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ACLU/SC Will Pay Close Attention to Independent Investigation In Pasadena Police Shooting

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The ACLU of Southern California supports the announcement today by Pasadena Police Chief Bernard Melekian that the county's Office of Independent Review will conduct an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Leroy Barnes Jr. during a Feb. 19 traffic stop.

March 31, 2009

Ultra-Portable Guide To Your Protest Rights!

https://www.aclusocal.org/images/view/193?size=lgYou have the right to demonstrate and protest.

March 27, 2009

ACLU/SC Sues Orange County School Officials for Sanctioning Sexist and Homophobic Environment

SANTA ANA, Calif.

March 18, 2009

Appellate Court Upholds Berkeley Unified School District's Voluntary Desegregation Plan

SAN FRANCISCO'A California Appellate Court ruled today that Berkeley Unified School District's plan to voluntarily desegregate its schools does not violate Proposition 209.

March 18, 2009

ACLU/SC Troubled by the Orange County District Attorney's Clearing of an Officer Who Fatally Shot an Innocent Resident

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The ACLU of Southern California is troubled by the Orange County District Attorney’s recent determination not to criminally charge an Anaheim police officer who tragically shot and killed Julian Alexander, an innocent 20-year-old resident, during a pursuit.

March 17, 2009

ACLU/SC Praises Study to Reduce Overcrowding in Los Angeles County Jails

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

March 16, 2009