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Lawsuit accuses California of allowing students at under-resourced schools to lose learning time

Statewide class action case says reduced learning time starts in kindergarten and leaves students years behind – and violates the California Constitution

May 29, 2014

Judge rules to limit mandatory detention of immigrants in CA

Immigration judge grants motion for preliminary injunction requiring the government to give certain immigrants a bond hearing in California.

May 16, 2014

ACLU SoCal issues statement as L.A. Police Commission considers a second term for Chief Charlie Beck

The following statement is attributed to ACLU SoCal Executive Director Hector Villagra:

"Under Chief Beck's leadership, the LAPD has made significant strides in embracing community policing and maintaining trust between police and immigrant communities.

May 15, 2014

CA Congress members push back on DHS over drivers licenses for immigrants

Members of California’s Congressional Delegation urge DHS to reconsider its rejection of California’s driver license design.

May 9, 2014

Judge says state unconstitutionally stripped tens of thousands of Californians of their right to vote

OAKLAND – An Alameda County Superior Court Judge today ruled that Secretary of State Debra Bowen illegally stripped tens of thousands of people of their voting rights two years ago, saying people on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) and mandatory supervision under California’s Criminal Ju

May 7, 2014

Civil rights groups urge California counties to stop complying with ICE detainers

LOS ANGELES--Today, six civil rights organizations, including the ACLU of California, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, the National Immigration Law Center and others, sent letters to every county in California

May 2, 2014