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Ninth Circuit Court Denies Stay in L.A. Raids Case

Decision leaves temporary order in place, barring DHS from unlawful stop practices 

August 1, 2025

Anti-SLAPP Motion Granted in Support of Government Accountability

LANCASTER, CA — This week, a state court granted Johnathon Ervin and Ayinde Love’s anti-SLAPP motion, ending the City of Lancaster’s lawsuit against them and 83 other Lancaster residents who sought to recall Mayor Raymond Rex Parris.

August 1, 2025

Gente Organizada Settles Suit with Pomona in Win for Free Speech

Pomona revised sign code in May 2025 to meet constitutional obligation

July 14, 2025

Court Prohibits Federal Government from Racial Profiling, Denying Access to Counsel in Immigration Raids

Temporary restraining orders granted regarding unlawful stops and access to counsel

July 11, 2025

ACLU Statement on Heavily Armed Troops in MacArthur Park

LOS ANGELES—On Monday, heavily armed federal officers entered MacArthur Park reportedly as a “show of presence.” News reports and recorded videos showed that there were horses and armored vehicles and that the federal agents were carrying weapons and tactical gear.

July 8, 2025

ACLU SoCal Names Chandra Bhatnagar as New Executive Director

Human rights advocate charts a people-centered vision for affiliate’s next century of activism and advocacy

July 8, 2025