Issues

Learn about what's happening across the most pressing civil liberties issues of our time, and what you can do.

Featured Issues

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Immigrants' Rights

Immigrants' Rights

The ACLU of Southern California is at the forefront of local, state and national efforts to protect all immigrants – citizens and non-citizens alike.
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Jails Litigation and Advocacy

Through advocacy, public education and litigation, we work to reduce the number of people subjected to incarceration while supporting and advancing safety and protections for people who are currently in jail.
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Economic Justice

The ACLU of Southern California seeks a society where all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status, can thrive and have their rights respected and live with dignity. Currently, our work focuses on ending the criminalization of poverty in California and ensuring Californians have their basic needs met with respect to housing and access to healthcare

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Body-worn video cameras

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy Reform

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Education Equity

The ACLU of Southern California’s Education Equity Team advocates for the rights of students in California to educational equity. Our foremost priority is to ensure that all students receive an excellent education, particularly Black, Indigenous, and disabled students, and other students who traditionally have been marginalized and under-resourced.
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First Amendment and Democracy

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Gender, Sexuality, & Reproductive Justice Project

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Houselessness

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LGBTQ Rights

The ACLU SoCal works to eradicate discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. We're committed to creating a state where LGBTQ people can live openly and with dignity, respect, and fair treatment.
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National Security

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Police Practices