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ACLU Report Spotlights Overuse of Toxic Chemical Spray in Juvenile Facilities

LOS ANGELES — The chemical agent known as pepper spray is so toxic that it's classified in California law as a tear gas weapon.

May 22, 2019

ACLU Commends California Governor Newsom's Plan to Place Moratorium on Executions

SACRAMENTO — Last night, news broke that California Governor Gavin Newsom is planning to announce a moratorium on executions in the state. The following statement can be jointly attributed to the three executive directors of the California ACLU affiliates: Abdi Soltani (Northern California), Hector

March 13, 2019

ACLU of California Statement on Qualification of Referendum to Repeal Bail Reform Legislation

SACRAMENTO — Yesterday, the California Secretary of State confirmed that a bail-bond-industry-funded referendum campaign asking voters to overturn Senate Bill 10, the recent legislation that would eliminate the bail bond industry in California, has qualified to be on the November 2020 ballot.

January 17, 2019

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ACLU Report Spotlights Overuse of Toxic Chemical Spray in Juvenile Facilities

ACLU Commends California Governor Newsom's Plan to Place Moratorium on Executions

ACLU of California Statement on Qualification of Referendum to Repeal Bail Reform Legislation

Settlement Requires L.A. Superior Court to Consider Drivers' Inability to Pay Traffic Fines

ACLU of California Statement: Governor Brown Signs Bail Reform Legislation Opposed by ACLU

ACLU of California Changes Position to Oppose Bail Reform Legislation