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Cast of ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ actor Bambadjan Bamba to attend ACLU Event

LOS ANGELES — The ACLU Foundation of Southern California Annual Luncheon will this year honor the powerful, dystopian series "The Handmaid's Tale" with its Social Responsibility in the Media Award.

June 5, 2018

ACLU Statement on New LAPD Chief

LOS ANGELES — Please attribute the following statement to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California, in regard to the selection of Michael Moore to serve as the next chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, one of the nation's largest police departments:

June 4, 2018

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