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ACLU SoCal issues statement on LAPD's policy on body worn video cameras

Please attribute the following statement to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California:

April 24, 2015

ACLU SoCal issues statement on L.A. district attorney's proposal to reexamine questionable convictions

Please attribute the following to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California:

April 23, 2015

ACLU SoCal issues statement on video depicting unlawful destruction of camera phone by an officer in Southgate

Please attribute the following to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California:

April 21, 2015

ACLU SoCal issues statement in wake of San Bernardino Sheriff's use of force video

Please attribute the following to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California:

April 10, 2015

Democracy is more than just a vote

April 2, 2015

ACLU SoCal sues San Bernardino County Sheriff to force Taser records release

SAN BERNARDINO - The ACLU Foundation of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) asked a court today to order the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to hand over documents spelling out its policies and practices for using Tasers in the wake of several deaths following deputies’ shocking people mu

March 26, 2015