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Nov 15, 2025

U.S. Refuses to Defend Human Rights Record at U.N.

The Trump administration’s failure to show up to these proceedings reflects the fact that that they are either unwilling or unable to defend their abhorrent human rights record.
By Chandra Bhatnagar
The Trump administration’s failure to show up to these proceedings reflects the fact that that they are either unwilling or unable to defend their abhorrent human rights record.
By Chandra Bhatnagar
U.S. absent from UPR
U.S. absent from UPR
Oct 23, 2025

We Celebrate Our Pro Bono Partners

These law firms have co-counseled with us on lawsuits and other actions to further civil rights and civil liberties for our communities in the southland.
By Grace Lee
These law firms have co-counseled with us on lawsuits and other actions to further civil rights and civil liberties for our communities in the southland.
By Grace Lee
We Celebrate Our Pro Bono Partners
We Celebrate Our Pro Bono Partners
Oct 7, 2025

VIDEO: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson

Watch award-winning artist, filmmaker, and national bestselling author Tourmaline in conversation with Co-Director of the ACLU's LGBT & HIV Project Chase Strangio. 
By Nicholas Reiner
Watch award-winning artist, filmmaker, and national bestselling author Tourmaline in conversation with Co-Director of the ACLU's LGBT & HIV Project Chase Strangio. 
By Nicholas Reiner
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Sep 24, 2025

VIDEO: How do we fight back against creeping authoritarianism?

Watch author and co-host of "Pod Save the World" Ben Rhodes in conversation with ACLU SoCal's Chandra Bhatnagar.
By Marcus Benigno
Watch author and co-host of "Pod Save the World" Ben Rhodes in conversation with ACLU SoCal's Chandra Bhatnagar.
By Marcus Benigno
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Sep 19, 2025

California Law Has Not Changed: Inclusive Education is Here to Stay

With the new school year in full swing, protecting every student’s right to be themself and have the freedom to learn remains more critical than ever.
By Ariana Rodriguez
With the new school year in full swing, protecting every student’s right to be themself and have the freedom to learn remains more critical than ever.
By Ariana Rodriguez
Teenagers walking in library
Teenagers walking in library
Sep 2, 2025

Four Questions for Chandra Bhatnagar  

Meet ACLU SoCal’s new executive director. Chandra’s appointment comes at a crucial time in the history of our affiliate, the region and the nation.   
By Carlos Amador
Meet ACLU SoCal’s new executive director. Chandra’s appointment comes at a crucial time in the history of our affiliate, the region and the nation.   
By Carlos Amador
Chandra Bhatnagar Executive Director ACLU SoCal
Chandra Bhatnagar Executive Director ACLU SoCal