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Press Release: Gov. Brown vetoes modest drug sentencing reform bill

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown today vetoed a bill that would have modestly reformed California’s drug sentencing laws for simple possession, significantly reduced incarceration costs for counties and helped the state end its ongoing incarceration crisis.

October 13, 2013

Press Release: ACLU of Southern California Launches “Dignity for All”

SANTA ANA--In observance of World Homelessness Day, the ACLU of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) announces the launch of its Dignity for All Project to address civil and human rights issues arising from homelessness.

October 10, 2013

Press Release: Governor signs pro-active reproductive health bill that improves abortion access

Sacramento – Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation today that would increase access to safe, early abortion for California women. The bill, AB 154 was authored by Assembly member Toni Atkins (D-San Diego).

October 9, 2013

Press Release: ACLU applauds Gov. Brown for signing the TRUST Act

The ACLU of California applauds Governor Brown for signing AB 4, the TRUST Act, a bill authored by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano. The TRUST Act creates a clear standard for when local law enforcement will respond to federal immigration detainer requests that result from the Secure Communi

October 5, 2013

Press Release: ACLU supports drivers licenses for immigrants, urges vigilance

Los Angeles--Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 60: The Safe and Responsible Driver Act. Starting in January 2015, California residents who learn the rules of the road and pass a driving test will be eligible to obtain a driver's license regardless of immigration status.

October 3, 2013

Press Release: ACLU SoCal lauds the historic passage of the California Liberty Preservation Act (AB 351)

LOS ANGELES--The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) commends Governor Jerry Brown for signing into law The California Liberty Preservation Act (AB 351) yesterday.

October 2, 2013