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Private University’s DACA Policy Violates Federal Civil Rights Law

LOS ANGELES – A private religious college in San Bernardino that refused to allow a student to enroll because of her immigration status is violating federal civil rights law, according to the ACLU of Southern California.

June 9, 2016

As DHS Threatens New Raids, Coalition Urges Universal Legal Representation for Detained Immigrants in California

Report highlights dramatic impact of lawyers for detained immigrants and calls for expansion of NYC's groundbreaking model of universal representation

June 8, 2016

ACLU SoCal will honor "black-ish," filmmaker Brian Knappenberger and individuals who champion civil liberties

Attorneys from Sidley Austin, Arnold & Porter, Carlton Fields, Reed Smith and Latham & Watkins to be honored

June 6, 2016

ACLU SoCal will honor “black-ish”, filmmaker Brian Knappenberger and individuals who champion civil liberties

Attorneys from Sidley Austin, Arnold & Porter, Carlton Fields, Reed Smith and Latham & Watkins to be Honored

June 6, 2016

ACLU SoCal Announces New Advocacy Department

LOS ANGELES – The ACLU of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) announces that Ahilan Arulanantham has been named director of advocacy/legal director.

June 3, 2016

California Education Officials Order LA Unified to Correct Annual $450 Million Spending Error

Advocates say Recalculation Promises Hundreds of Millions in New or Improved Services for Low-income Students, English-language Learners and Foster Youth in Los Angeles

June 1, 2016