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ACLU/SC Names New Chief Operating Officer

LOS ANGELES - The ACLU of Southern California and the ACLU Foundation of Southern California today named Heather Carrigan as Chief Operating Officer.

May 1, 2006

ACLU and Fullerton School District Reach Agreement for Laptop Program

ORANGE, Calif. - The ACLU of Southern California and the Fullerton School District announced an agreement today that will ensure equal access to a public school program that requires certain students and their families to purchase laptop computers.

April 27, 2006

ACLU/SC Supports Speaker Fabian Nu�ez

LOS ANGELES - In support of a resolution Speaker of the Assembly Fabian Nu�ez (D-Los Angeles) will present today in the state legislature urging Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill that includes a path to legalization, the ACLU of Southern California issues this statement:

April 25, 2006

ACLU/SC, Dept. of Homeland Security Reach Agreement to Safeguard Whistleblower Rights of Air Marshals

LOS ANGELES - A year after filing a lawsuit to stop federal policies designed to silence whistleblowers in the Federal Air Marshal Service, the ACLU of Southern California announced an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies that will permit marshals to sp

April 17, 2006

Victory in Homeless Rights Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a historic decision in a case filed by the ACLU/SC and the National Lawyers Guild seeking an end to the criminalization of people for sleeping on the streets when no shelter is available.

April 14, 2006

ACLU Goes to Court to Improve Security for Staff and Inmates at Men

LOS ANGELES - In the wake of recent homicides and riots at Los Angeles County jails, the ACLU of Southern California asked a federal judge today to establish a collaborative process involving Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department in order to develop and implement a

April 13, 2006