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ACLU-SC Responds to Governor's Call For "Voluntary" Racial Profiling Data Collection

Today the ACLU called on Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan to issue an Executive Order requiring the Los Angeles Police Department to collect data on the race and ethnicity of motorists stopped by police officers.

September 29, 1999

Condemning Governor Davis

The ACLU condemns Governor Davis's veto of SB 78 - known as the "DWB - Driving While Black or Brown Bill," which requires law enforcement to collect data regarding the race and ethnicity of all drivers stopped by the police.

September 28, 1999

ACLU-SC calls on Mayor to Appoint Independent Body to Investigate LAPD

Today the ACLU of Southern California called on Mayor Riordan to establish immediately an independent body empowered with broad investigative and subpoena powers to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the Los Angeles Police Department.

September 24, 1999

ACLU-SC Calls On District Attorney to Name Special Prosecutor to Investigate LAPD Corruption Scandal

Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California called on Los Angeles County District Attorney Gil Garcetti to name a special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute those involved in unlawful activities at LAPD's Rampart Division.

September 23, 1999

ACLU-SC Voices Support For District Attorney's Decision to Halt 18th Street Gang Injunction

The ACLU applauds the swift decision by the District Attorney's office to halt implementation of the 18th Street gang injunction.

September 21, 1999

Act Now To Rescind the Bush Health Care Denial Rule!

As a parting shot against women's health and despite public objections, including the opposition of more than 75,000 ACLU members, the Bush Administration pushed through the Health Care Denial Rule, which undermin

September 18, 1999