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ACLU Applauds California Senate Approval of Bill to Establish Safeguards Before Law Enforcement Can Acquire New Surveillance Technology

SACRAMENTO — Today, the State Senate advanced SB 1186 to the Assembly for consideration. SB 1186, introduced by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) requires public debate and a vote by local elected leaders prior to law enforcement's acquisition of new surveillance technology, among other oversight pro

May 31, 2018

ACLU Applauds Advancement of California Bill to Prevent Wrongful Convictions

SACRAMENTO–Today, the California Senate advanced legislation to require police throughout the state to adhere to evidence-based standards during eyewitness identifications. Senators voted 24 to 8 to approve the measure, SB 923, which was introduced by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco).

May 30, 2018

California Senate Advances "Right to Know" Police Transparency Legislation with Bipartisan Support

SB 1421 will open California police use of force records and records of officers found guilty of committing misconduct, like planting evidence and sexually assaulting members of the public. SACRAMENTO — Today, the California Senate voted 25 to 11 to approve legislation that will restore the public's

May 30, 2018

Advocates Applaud Advancement of Bill to Open Police Misconduct Records in California

Sacramento — Today, the California Senate Appropriations Committee advanced legislation to open law enforcement misconduct and use of force records.

May 25, 2018

‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ Bambadjan Bamba to be Honored at ACLU Event

LOS ANGELES — The ACLU Foundation of Southern California will honor the Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award and Peabody Award-winning series "The Handmaid's Tale" and actor Bambadjan Bamba at its 24th Annual Luncheon awards event to take place June 8.

May 21, 2018

Statement: The California Values Act Protects Us All

The following is a statement from the ACLU Foundations of California on the White House meeting today with foes of the California Values Act. Please attribute to Maria Romani, Immigrants’ Rights Policy Attorney for the ACLU Foundations of California.

May 16, 2018