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Hidden in Plain Sight: Students Experiencing Homelessness

LOS ANGELES — There are more than 200,000 K-12 students who are homeless in California, according to the state's Department of Education. At California's community colleges, roughly 1 in 5 students are also without a home. Federal and state laws require that schools to designate liaisons to identify

April 2, 2019

ACLU Statements on O.C. Sheriff’s Termination of ICE Contract

SANTA ANA — Today, Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes announced that his department will terminate its contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to house detainees at the James A. Musick facility in Irvine and Theo Lacy facility in Orange. In addition, the sheriff announced plans to

March 27, 2019

ACLU to Mark 100 Year Anniversary with Free Pop-Up Experience

Exhibition in Grand Park Will Feature Interactive Exhibits, Tom Morello Performance

March 20, 2019

Coalition Demands Railroad Police Cut Ties With ICE

Lawsuit Filed Against ICE for Not Disclosing Collaboration with Union Pacific Police

LOS ANGELES — The Union Pacific Railroad Police can trace its history back to the mid-1800s when a security force was created to patrol the nation’s emerging railroad network.

March 20, 2019

ACLU Uncovers Horrific Conditions, Sexual Harassment at O.C. Homeless Shelters

SANTA ANA — Orange County, in the midst of a dire homelessness crises, opened emergency shelters, giving hope to those who were living in punishing conditions on the streets. But what once was a symbol of hope has become a nightmare for many residents. A year-long investigation by the ACLU SoCal

March 14, 2019

ACLU Commends California Governor Newsom's Plan to Place Moratorium on Executions

SACRAMENTO — Last night, news broke that California Governor Gavin Newsom is planning to announce a moratorium on executions in the state. The following statement can be jointly attributed to the three executive directors of the California ACLU affiliates: Abdi Soltani (Northern California), Hector

March 13, 2019