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Is there a risk when applying for an AB 60 driver license?

Recently, the ACLU of Southern California participated in an event in Kern County on AB 60, California's new Safe and Responsible Driver Act. The act, which went into effect January 1, 2015, permits any eligible Californian to obtain a driver license, regardless of immigration status.

February 17, 2015 Immigrants' Rights

Turning a new leaf: Driver’s licenses in California

By Stacy Suh

It’s been a month since AB 60 - The Safe and Responsible Driver Act went into effect: since then, all eligible Californians can apply for a driver’s license, regardless of immigration status. This is a huge victory that immigrants and advocates fought for over two decades.

February 5, 2015 Immigrants' Rights

Fair trials for undocumented immigrants

On Friday, a California appeals court brought us one step closer to ensuring that the protection of our laws – including the constitutional right to a fair trial and an impartial jury – extends to everyone.

February 4, 2015 Immigrants' Rights

ACLU SoCal remembers Philip Borden

Philip Summers Borden, a staunch supporter and member of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU SoCal), former professor of business administration, Harvard alumnus and one-time real estate executive died Dec. 26. He was 89.

January 22, 2015