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ACLU Sues LAPD For Attacks on Press

LOS ANGELES - The ACLU of Southern California intends to file suit�_ in federal court today against the Los Angeles Police Department for its attacks Monday night on members of the media.

August 16, 2000

Plaintiffs Representing 28 Additional Schools Join ACLU Statewide Education Lawsuit

LOS ANGELES Today civil rights groups filed in the Superior Court of the State of California to expand Williams v.

August 15, 2000

Condemning Police Response to D2K Rally

On Monday night, the LAPD displayed incredibly poor judgment in their response to the illegal behavior of a handful of attendees at the concert in the protest zone.

August 15, 2000

ACLU Wins Key Battle in Case to Protect Free Speech in Citizen Complaints About Police

The ACLU of Southern California won a key victory this week in its challenge to the Constitutionality of California Penal Code ﾌ_148 6, which makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false allegation of misconduct against a peace officer.

August 11, 2000

ACLU Wins Temporary Restraining Order to Stop LAPD From Harassment of Protesters

LOS ANGELES - The ACLU of Southern California won a temporary restraining order today to stop the Los Angeles Police Department from continuing its pattern of harassment and intimidation of protesters. Judge Dean Pregerson enjoined the LAPD from:

August 11, 2000

ACLU Enters Into Landmark Settlement Winning New Guarantees For Bus Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs

LOS ANGELES - The ACLU of Southern California entered into a landmark settlement yesterday with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority in Beauchamp v. MTA, a case filed in 1998 to guarantee access to MTA's bus lines for passengers who use wheelchairs or other assistive devices.

August 10, 2000