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Suing State Education Offices and Inglewood Unified School District on Behalf of Students Denied Equal Access to Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Today the ACLU of Southern California filed a civil rights class action lawsuit in California Superior Court on behalf of public high school students who are being denied equal and adequate access to AP courses. The ACLU/SC lawsuit (Daniel v.

July 27, 1999

ACLU Joins Burbank Human Relations Council, Students and Parents in Honoring Seniors Barred From Graduation

The ACLU of Southern California will join dozens of students unjustly barred from participating in their graduation ceremonies in a 'mock' graduation ceremony, Tuesday, June 22, at 1 p.m. Parents, fellow students and teachers are expected to attend.

June 21, 1999

House Votes to Allow the Display of the Ten Commandments in Public Schools

Today the United States House of Representatives passed a measure which would allow states to pass laws permitting public schools to place the Ten Commandments in classrooms across this country.

June 17, 1999

ACLU Disappointed By California Supreme Court Rejection of Open Meeting Lawsuit Against Ex-Governor Wilson and U.C. Regents

The ACLU of Southern California expressed strong disapproval of today's decision by the California State Supreme Court in Regents v. Superior Court (formerly Molloy v.

June 1, 1999

ACLU Stops Religious School From Getting County Funds

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has settled a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California. The suit stemmed from the County's grant of $2,500 to the Mission College Catholic Preparatory High School for a school theater production.

May 25, 1999

ACLU Joins Community Leaders in Support of USC Workers Demanding Job Security

The ACLU of Southern California today joined with community leaders in support of Maria Elena Durazo, president of Local 11 of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union. On Thursday, Ms.

May 21, 1999