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The ACLU Foundation of Southern California undertakes litigation when doing so is the most effective way to advance a civil liberties concern. We file lawsuits that will have an impact on people’s rights by setting a legal precedent or affecting the policies and actions of public officials. We both provide direct legal representation to people and file amicus (friend-of-the-court) briefs addressing civil liberties issues in cases initiated by others. All of the ACLU SoCal’s legal work is on a pro bono basis; we never charge for our legal services.

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ACLU v. ICE

ACLU v. ICE is a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit seeking to reverse the government’s denial of a fee waiver to the ACLU/SC for a request for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s worksite immigration policies.

April 16, 2012 Immigrants' Rights

Doe 1 v. State of California

Parents and teachers in Dinuba, CA filed suit against the Dinuba Unified School District and the State of California, charging that the school district and state are violating students’ fundamental right to equal educational opportunity.

May 30, 2005 Education Equity

Casey A. v. Gundry

Casey A. v. Gundry is a class action lawsuit against officials at the Los Angeles County Office of Education and against the Los Angeles Probation Department.

May 2, 2005 Education Equity

Johnson v. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Johnson v. LASD is a lawsuit on behalf of inmates with mobility impairments. The plaintiffs argue that the jails are not wheelchair accessible, and that inmates are denied mobility devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers or canes, even though they need them.

April 21, 2005 Jails Project