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ACLU of California Statement on Riverside Unified Sanctuary Policy

Riverside — On Monday night, the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Board of Education unanimously approved a campus sanctuary policy.

September 19, 2017

Settlement Reached with LAUSD to Deliver $150 Million in New Services for High Need Students

Under a groundbreaking settlement, more than $150 million of additional funds will be distributed among 50 of the highest need schools in Los Angeles over the next three years. The funding will go toward new and increased services for low-income students, English-language learners, and foster youth.

September 13, 2017

LAUSD Board Votes to Pass a Binding ‘Safe Schools’ Resolution for Immigrant Students and Families

LOS ANGELES – By unanimous vote (7-0), the Los Angeles Unified School Board today passed a strong resolution to protect immigrant students and their families, as urged by California Schools Are Sanctuaries, a growing coalition of community groups and schools focused on ensuring these policies are

May 9, 2017

Coalition of Community Groups and Public Schools Calls LAUSD to Lead the Charge to Protect Immigrant Students and Families Across California

LOS ANGELES — A coalition of community organizations and public schools urges the Los Angeles Unified School District to adopt a sanctuary resolution that protects students and families to create a safer and more inclusive learning environment. The resolution is up for a vote on Tuesday, May 9.

May 4, 2017

Illegal Admissions Policies Persist At Some California Charter Schools Following Review

LOS ANGELES – In less than a year since the ACLU of Southern California and Public Advocates Inc. examined most of California’s 1,200 charter schools and found that at least 20% had enrollment policies that excluded or discouraged enrollment by certain students, many schools have adjusted their poli

April 24, 2017

California School Districts Support Santa Clara County’s Challenge To Trump Executive Orders On Immigration

SAN FRANCISCO - Dozens of California school districts and leading education organizations today announced the filing of an amicus brief supporting Santa Clara County in its legal challenge to President Trump’s executive order threatening to withhold funding from so-called sanctuary cities.

March 23, 2017