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Statement Of Ramona Ripston, ACLU/SC Executive Director On The Recommendation of William Bratton For Los Angeles Chief of Police

We extend our congratulations to Mayor Hahn and Commissioner William Bratton. Everyone who has worked tirelessly over the years on the issue of police reform knows that the department must change and we hold high hopes that William Bratton is the person to make that change a reality.

October 2, 2002

ACLU/SC Applauds Ninth Circuit Ruling Granting Employees Sexual Harassment Protection Regardless of Sexual Orientation

LOS ANGELES -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in favor of a man who filed a sex discrimination claim against his former employer, MGM Grand Hotel, Inc. for sexual harassment he endured while working as a hotel butler in Las Vegas, Nevada.

September 24, 2002

New California Law Protects and Expands Women's Right To Choose

LOS ANGELES - Today, Californian's right to make private childbearing decisions free of government interference became law as Governor Gray Davis signed a historic bill that is widely supported by a broad coalition of women's groups, heath-care providers and civil rights organizations.

September 5, 2002

ACLU/SC, Law Firm Of Ross, Dixon & Bell Sue AMC Theaters For Discrimination

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, together with the law firm of Ross, Dixon & Bell, today filed a federal civil rights lawsuit challenging the blatantly discriminatory treatment of two Afghan-American, Southern California college students at the hands of

August 29, 2002

Ninth Circuit Rules In Favor of Same-sex Prisoner Visitation Rights

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August 12, 2002

ACLU/SC Applauds Defeat Of The California "Anti-Rave" Bill

LOS ANGELES - After encountering strong opposition from free speech and dance music groups, AB 1941, the so-called "Anti-Rave" legislation has died in committee.

August 7, 2002