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Imane Boudlal, who clashed with Disney over wearing hijab on job, sues with ACLU assist

At 10:30 this morning, the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California and the law offices of Hadsell Stormer Richardson & Renick are scheduled to announce "a lawsuit against a major media and entertainment company on behalf of a Muslim former employee, fired for wearing the hij

August 13, 2012

Muslim employee suing Disney over right to wear hijab

KTLA: A Muslim woman who worked as a hostess at a Disneyland restaurant is suing Disney, claiming the company wouldn't let her appear in front of guests while wearing her headscarf.

August 13, 2012

Lawsuit, bill aim to keep K-12 education free in California

Los Angeles Times:
By George Skelton
Legislation and an ACLU lawsuit tackle the increasing use of fees at public schools, a trend that is unfair to low-income students and increases disparities.

August 6, 2012

What good does it do to talk about it now? Actually, a lot

By Hector Villagra, Executive Director

August 6, 2012

Anaheim Police shootings reignite calls for Latino voice in City Hall

Anaheim community leaders appealed on Tuesday to the City Council to address the issue of Latino representation on the council in the wake of two fatal police shootings that have sparked protests and clashes with police that have caught national attention.

August 2, 2012

Anaheim residents call for change through redistricting

Concerned Anaheim residents gathered Tuesday outside of City Hall to call on their city leaders for more representation in City Hall. Anaheim residents, represented by the ACLU, filed a lawsuit against the city of Anaheim on June 28 and this meeting was held to shed more light on it.

July 31, 2012