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ACLU Statement on the Election Results

NEW YORK — Below is a statement from Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, following the Associated Press’ announcement that former Vice President Joe Biden is the apparent winner of the presidential election.

November 7, 2020

LA District Attorney Accountability Coalition Congratulates George Gascón on Election Victory, Present Priorities for Reform

Coalition of social justice and community-based organizations centers demands on racial equity, decarceration, and accountability.

November 6, 2020

Judge Accuses Feds of Lying, Orders Immediate Adelanto Reductions

LOS ANGELES — In a court order that accuses federal officials of “straight up dishonesty,” a U.S. District Court judge today ordered a drastic reduction in population at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center amid a major outbreak of COVID-19.

October 16, 2020

L.A. County Settles Immigrant Detention Suit for $14 Million

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved settlement of a class action lawsuit brought by immigrants who were unlawfully detained by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department — sometimes for months — because of “ICE hold” requests from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfor

October 13, 2020

ACLU Proposition Endorsements for 2020 Election

The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California endorses Yes on Propositions 15, 16, 17, 18, and 21 and No on Propositions 19, 20, 22, 24, and 25 for the election on November 3, 2020. The ACLU SoCal also endorses Yes on Measure J on the ballot in Los Angles County.

October 5, 2020

ACLU SoCal Gala to be Hosted by Billy Porter

LOS ANGELES — The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California will hold its annual Bill of Rights Awards Gala on Sunday, October 4 at 7 p.m., hosted by Emmy-, Tony-, and Grammy-winning performer and activist Billy Porter.

October 2, 2020