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BREAKING: Court orders government to give plaintiffs in ACLU lawsuit a chance to clear their names

PORTLAND, Ore. – In a landmark ruling, a federal judge struck down as unconstitutional the government’s procedures for people on the No Fly List to challenge their inclusion.

June 24, 2014

BREAKING: White House announces plans to expand immigration detention centers for families with children

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said today, it will open new detention facilities to house immigrant families crossing the border illegally, amid a surge from Central America.

June 20, 2014

ACLU of CA endorses SB 396 to right serious state wrongs

Bill in state assembly would repeal unconstitutional provisions of Prop 187

June 20, 2014

ACLU SoCal issues statement on CA ruling on job protections for teachers

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

June 10, 2014

ACLU SoCal issues statement on U.S. Dept. of Justice's decision for court oversight over LASD

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

June 6, 2014

ACLU SoCal statement on LAPD's acquisition of drones

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

May 30, 2014