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ACLU Urges California Policymakers to Lead Fight Against President Trump's Cruel and Oppressive Agenda

On heels of Trump inauguration, ACLU leaders meet with officials in Sacramento

January 21, 2025

Ninth Circuit Rules For Muslim Americans Illegally Surveilled by FBI

Decision means plaintiffs will have their day in court, nearly 20 years later.

December 20, 2024

ACLU California Action on Reelection of Donald Trump

“We remain resolute in our defense of California values”

November 7, 2024

Pittsburg School District Agrees to Settlement of Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination against Black Students, Disabled Children of Color and English Learners

PITTSBURG, CA – Pittsburg Unified School District has agreed to a settlement that will protect Black students, children of color with disabilities and English learners from racial discrimination and disproportionate discipline.

October 24, 2024

ACLU Sues Federal Agencies for Records Unveiling Conditions at Federal Prisons and Tent-Like Structures Used to Detain Immigrants

Lawsuit is ACLU’s third filing in series of FOIA litigation in preparation for potential mass detention and deportation program by future presidential administrations   

October 23, 2024

Students, Faculty Sue UCLA for Violating Free Speech Rights

Plaintiffs were arrested in May 2024 for protesting war in Gaza.

October 22, 2024