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ACLU/SC Steps Up For Petitioners' Rights In Beverly Hills Hotel Fight

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California today sent a letter to the Beverly Hills City Council and Mayor asking that the City respect the rights of petition gatherers engaged in a campaign to bring a referendum on a luxury hotel project before the City's voters.

August 17, 2004

ACLU and State of California Reach Settlement In Historic Williams Education Lawsuit

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union and the State of California today announced they had reached a settlement agreement in the class action education lawsuit Williams v. California.

August 13, 2004

California Supreme Court Invalidates Marriages from San Francisco, Without Resolving Whether Same-Sex Couples Have the Right to Marry

SAN FRANCISCO - Today the California Supreme Court ruled that San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom did not have the authority to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, and declared the licenses issued to thousands of same-sex couples invalid.

August 12, 2004

ACLU/SC To Represent Muslims And Others Targeted For New Round of FBI Questioning

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California announced on Tuesday that it will offer free legal representation to all persons in the Southern California area who are questioned by the FBI in its latest dragnet interview program.

July 27, 2004

ACLU/SC Presses For Answers In Border Patrol Sweeps

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California filed a request on Tuesday under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) seeking information about the recent immigration raids across Southern California.

July 20, 2004

City of Pasadena Passes Resolution Critical of USA-PATRIOT Act

PASADENA - In a victory for civil liberties, the Pasadena City Council today passed a resolution condemning the unconstitutional aspects of the USA-PATRIOT Act.

July 19, 2004