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ACLU California Affiliates Announce Major Settlement in School Fees Case

LOS ANGELES-The California affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union announced a settlement today with the State of California that will establish a comprehensive monitoring and enforcement system to ensure school districts do not unlawfully charge fees to students for educational activiti

December 9, 2010

Pursuing The DREAM

The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act – more commonly known as the DREAM Act – is once again in the national spotlight.

December 8, 2010

Acting On A DREAM

December 7, 2010

ACLU/SC Urges Congress to Pass the DREAM Act

The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California strongly urges Congress to take action and vote to pass the DREAM Act.

December 6, 2010

Attorney Brooks Allen Promoted to Director of Education Advocacy

LOS ANGELES-The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California today announced Brooks Allen will serve as the new Director of Education Advocacy, a position designed to identify critical civil rights issues in California’s public schools and help create comprehensive strategies for protect

December 3, 2010

Hector Villagra Named New ACLU/SC Executive Director

LOS ANGELES -- Hector Villagra has been named to succeed Ramona Ripston as executive director of the ACLU of Southern California, becoming the first Latino to hold the post.

November 29, 2010