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Immigrant Detainee Rights Are Routinely, Systematically Violated, New Report Finds

“A Broken System” is based on 18,000 Pages of Previously Confidential ICE, ABA and UNHCR Reviews of Detention Centers

July 29, 2009

U.S. Citizen Tried Behind Closed Doors in U.A.E.; U.S. Officials Silent

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A U.S. citizen standing trial on vague terrorism-related charges was denied an open proceeding today when a United Arab Emirates judge closed the courtroom to international observers and the media.

July 20, 2009

ACLU/SC Disappointed by Judge's Decision to End the LAPD Consent Decree

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The ACLU of Southern California has released the following
statements on the decision by U.S. District Court Judge Gary Feess to end the LAPD consent decree:

July 17, 2009

City of Santa Monica Is Sued for Its Throwback Policy of Treating Disabled Homeless People as Criminals

Brad Phillips, attorney, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

July 14, 2009

Word Version....ACLU/SC Sues Upscale Coastal Resort for Treating Disabled Homeless People as Outlaws

July 14, 2009

PDF version: ACLU/SC Sues Upscale Coastal Resort for Treating Disabled Homeless People as Outlaws

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.

July 14, 2009