Cases

The ACLU Foundation of Southern California undertakes litigation when doing so is the most effective way to advance a civil liberties concern. We file lawsuits that will have an impact on people’s rights by setting a legal precedent or affecting the policies and actions of public officials. We both provide direct legal representation to people and file amicus (friend-of-the-court) briefs addressing civil liberties issues in cases initiated by others. All of the ACLU SoCal’s legal work is on a pro bono basis; we never charge for our legal services.

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Apr 6, 2016

Hernandez v. Garland

Immigrants' Rights
Status: Victory!

Hernandez v. Garland is a class action lawsuit challenging the federal government's policy and practice of setting bonds for noncitizens in immigration proceedings, without...

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Dec 28, 2015

Chamorro v. Dignity Health (Religious Refusals)

Gender Equity and Reproductive Justice
Status: Closed

Chamorro v. Dignity Health is a case that challenges religious refusals of reproductive health care to patients.

The ACLU and the law firm of Covington & Burling LLP...

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Oct 29, 2015

Santiago v. City of Los Angeles

Economic Justice

Santiago v. City of Los Angeles is a lawsuit in which ACLU SoCal has intervened on behalf street vendors to challenge the unlawful seizure and destruction of their carts, utensils...

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Oct 8, 2015

Soltysik v. Padilla

Soltysik v. Padilla is a federal lawsuit challenging sections of the California Elections Code, which prevent candidates for voter-nominated offices who are affiliated with non-...

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Aug 20, 2015

Glover v. City of Laguna Beach

Economic Justice

Glover v. City of Laguna Beach is a class action lawsuit challenging Laguna Beach's ineffective and discriminatory homelessness program.

Laguna Beach, one of the most...

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Jun 30, 2015

Community Coalition v. Los Angeles Unified School District

Education Equity
Community Coalition v. Los Angeles Unified School District is a lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles Unified School District for misallocating $450 million of state education funds under the Local...
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