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Governor's Recent Remarks Irresponsible

A Governor who ran for office as the people's politician should unite the residents of California rather than divide.

April 29, 2005

Federal Court Affirms Limits on DNA Testing Under Prop. 69

SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge dismissed claims by former arrestees challenging mandatory DNA testing provisions under Proposition 69 on April 22, 2005. In doing so, Judge Fern Smith of the U.S.

April 27, 2005

ACLU/SC Sues Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff For Infringing on Whistleblower Rights

LOS ANGELES - In a case dubbed Air Marshal X, the ACLU of Southern California is challenging the overly restrictive policies of the Federal Air Marshal Service that may decrease public safety.

April 21, 2005

Case by Ontario Officers Who Discovered Hidden Camera in Locker Room Will Proceed as a Class Action

LOS ANGELES - A judge certified a class action lawsuit affecting more than 100 Ontario police officers after they discovered a hidden camera in the police department's men's locker room two years ago.

April 19, 2005

Hearings Begin on Bill to Protect Californians' Privacy Rights

SACRAMENTO - A broad coalition of privacy rights, women, consumer, and conservative groups are supporting a bill introduced by Bay Area Sen.

April 12, 2005

U.S. District Court Rules Mojave Cross Land Transfer Unconstitutional

LOS ANGELES - A federal district court ruled Friday that a proposed transfer of the federal land on which a Latin cross sits in the Mojave National Preserve to a private party is unconstitutional.

April 12, 2005