Cases

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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Oct 8, 2015

Soltysik v. Padilla

Soltysik v. Padilla is a federal lawsuit challenging sections of the California Elections Code, which prevent candidates for voter-nominated offices who are affiliated with non-...

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Aug 20, 2015

Glover v. City of Laguna Beach

Economic Justice

Glover v. City of Laguna Beach is a class action lawsuit challenging Laguna Beach's ineffective and discriminatory homelessness program.

Laguna Beach, one of the most...

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Jun 30, 2015

Community Coalition v. Los Angeles Unified School District

Education Equity
Community Coalition v. Los Angeles Unified School District is a lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles Unified School District for misallocating $450 million of state education funds under the Local...
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May 22, 2015

Katz v. Barstow

Katz v. Barstow is a case involving the Barstow Police Department's wrongful arrest of Jesse and Robert Katz for exercising their right to refuse to show identification.

In...

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Mar 26, 2015

ACLU SoCal v. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

ACLU SoCal v San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is a lawsuit against the Sheriff's Department requiring it hand over documents spelling out its policies and practices for...

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Mar 18, 2015

Paik v. City of Fullerton

Paik v City of Fullerton is a lawsuit alleging that the City of Fullerton's at-large elections violate the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), which prevents cities from imposing...

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