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Ramona Ripston Rallies For Employee Free Choice Act

Hello, my name is Ramona Ripston and I am the Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California.

May 7, 2009

Judge Finds O.C. District Attorney Cast Too Wide a Net in Gang Injunction

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Superior Court judge today rejected an attempt by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to subject a 22-year-old Orange resident and three others to the provisions of an overreaching, preliminary gang injunction that criminalizes ordinary daily activities.

May 7, 2009

Iranian Refugees Continue Fight

Iranian American Refugees Will Continue Fight Over Contributions to Opposition Group

April 30, 2009

School's Homophobic Atmosphere Fostered Hate Protest, ACLU/SC Says

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

April 23, 2009

ACLU Releases Expert's Report on Nightmarish Conditions at Men's Central Jail, Urges Swift Action in Wake of Detainee's Death

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

April 14, 2009

American Citizen Held Abroad Needs Your Help

We're working on a case that will make your hair stand on end.

April 10, 2009