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ACLU Tells Santa Monica Housing Authority To End Discrimination Against Same-sex Couple

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union told the Housing Authority of Santa Monica today to stop stalling and allow a gay man to live with his partner of 10 years.

October 29, 2004

ACLU of Southern California Stands Up For Gay and Lesbian High School Students Harassed By School Officials On Basis of Sexual Orientation

The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, together with the National Center for Lesbian Rights today filed suit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, Washington Preparatory High School administrators, teachers, and security guards for harassing gay and lesbian students

October 28, 2004

ACLU Sues On Behalf Of Police Officers Who Were Illegally Videotaped In Ontario Police Department Men's Locker Room

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, along with the law firms of Lackie & Dammeier LLP, and Bahan & Associates, today announced the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of City of Ontario police officers who were illegally videotaped while in the Ontario Poli

October 28, 2004

ACLU of Southern California Launches Campaign To Inform Ex-Offenders Of Their Voting Rights

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California announced today the launching of a media campaign to inform ex-offenders of their voting rights and encourage civic participation among persons who have served their sentences and parole after being convicted of a felony.

September 28, 2004

ACLU/SC Hosts Exclusive Los Angeles Film Premiere of "Unconstitutional"

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California will host the Los Angeles premiere of "Unconstitutional," the latest groundbreaking documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Robert Greenwald, at Laemmle's Music Hall 3 on Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 7:00 PM.

September 21, 2004

ACLU/SC Files Suit On Behalf Of Pregnant And Parenting Teens Who Were Funneled Into Sub-Standard Alternative Education Programs

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California filed a lawsuit today on behalf of pregnant and parenting teens who were funneled into sub-standard alternative education programs instead of being given the opportunity to continue their education at their local high school

September 1, 2004