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ACLU SoCal issues statement on L.A. Board of Supervisors vote to renew 287(g)

Please attribute the statement to Hector Villagra, executive director at the ACLU of Southern California.

October 7, 2014

ACLU SoCal unveils a know your rights guide for Temecula Valley English Learner families

LOS ANGELES – The ACLU of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) unveiled today a guide to assist parents with children enrolled in the Temecula Valley Unified School District in understanding the rights of English Learner students under state and federal law.

October 3, 2014

Continuing crisis at Jefferson High School prompts L.A. students to join lawsuit against CA over lost learning time

Students ask court to order state to ensure they receive classes needed to graduate; judge will hear argument on Monday, October 6

October 3, 2014

ACLU SoCal issues statement on L.A. County Board of Supervisors investment in diversion

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

October 2, 2014

ACLU of California commends Gov. Brown for securing legal assistance for migrant children

SACRAMENTO - On Sunday, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 873, a bill which will set aside $3 million to provide legal aid to refugee children fleeing endemic violence in their home countries. In response, the ACLU of California issued the following statement:

September 29, 2014

BREAKING: Governor signs historic California Fair Sentencing Act

Eliminates racist sentencing disparity in California

September 28, 2014