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Cheering Decision by California Appeals Court to Remove Legal Challenge to Domestic Partnership Law

SACRAMENTO - The American Civil Liberties Union today cheered a decision by California's Court of Appeal throwing out a legal challenge by anti-gay activists to the state's comprehensive domestic partnership law.

April 4, 2005

ACLU/SC Proudly Remembers Civil Rights Leader and Friend Johnnie Cochran

We would like to express our sadness at the passing of Johnnie Cochran. Johnnie's remarkable skill, intellect and commitment made him a giant in the legal and civil rights community.

March 30, 2005

ACLU and Teachers Seek Answers About Military Recruiters on Public School Campuses

LOS ANGELES - Citing concerns that military recruiters target low-income students and students of color on the campuses of public schools in Los Angeles County, a group of teachers, parents, students and the American Civil Liberties Union joined together to demand more information about how the m

March 29, 2005

S.F. Judge Finalizes Historic Education Settlement

LOS ANGELES - A San Francisco judge finalized the historic settlement in Williams v. California today. The lawsuit is a critical first step toward ensuring all California public schools have the means to provide equitable learning conditions for all students.

March 23, 2005

ACLU Applauds Decision on Same Sex Marriage, First Step Toward Ending Discrimination

Today's decision is a landmark for the law and an important development for the entire nation.

March 14, 2005

Fullerton Student Journalist Should Be Reinstated as Editor

LOS ANGELES - In a strongly-worded letter, the ACLU of Southern California along with the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the Gay-Straight Alliance Network and other members of the California Safe Schools Coalition demanded that an Orange County high school student be reinstated as editor-in-

March 7, 2005