News & Commentary
Jan 11, 2008
U.S. Ends Forced Drugging of Immigrants After Shocking Lawsuit
The U.S. says it will stop forcibly drugging immigrants during deportations, nearly seven months after the ACLU of Southern California and the law firm of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP revealed shocking details about two immigrants who were given powerful anti-psychotic drugs against their will.
By ACLU of Southern California
Jan 07, 2008
ACLU Argues in Federal Court That Prolonged Detention of Immigrants Is Illegal
PASADENA - In a federal appellate court in California today, the American Civil Liberties Union argued that the government is violating the law and the court's prior rulings by incarcerating immigrants for years while they fight their immigration cases.
By ACLU of Southern California
Dec 13, 2007
ACLU and Chapman University Reach Settlement in Fraternity Dispute
LOS ANGELES - The ACLU of Southern California and Chapman University have reached a settlement agreement that clarifies the free speech rights of student groups that are not officially recognized by the private university.
By ACLU of Southern California
Dec 10, 2007
On the Road to Citizenship, But Stuck in a Rut
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have satisfied the requirements for U.S. citizenship are left in limbo by the U.S. government for months and even years. They pay taxes and legally work, but are unable to vote, afraid to travel, and face severe restrictions on their employment and personal lives.
By ACLU of Southern California
Dec 06, 2007
Muslim Woman's Religious Rights Violated by Local Sheriff
The ACLU is representing a Muslim woman forced to bare her head by San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies in violation of her religious beliefs.
By ACLU of Southern California
Dec 06, 2007
Muslim Woman Sues San Bernardino Sheriff Over Religious Freedom in Jail
By ACLU of Southern California
Dec 04, 2007
Groups Sue to Stop Excessive Citizenship Delays
LOS ANGELES - Many immigrants who have satisfied the requirements to become U.S. citizens are left in limbo for months or years due to slow processing of FBI name checks, according to a class-action lawsuit to be filed in federal court. The delays violate time limits in the law that are meant to reduce naturalization backlogs while ensuring national security.
By ACLU of Southern California
Nov 27, 2007
Tear Down L.A.'s Central Jail, Rebuild It Smaller
Los Angeles needs a new jail. That's what the ACLU/SC is telling county leaders. The decrepit, overcrowded Men's Central Jail puts inmates and guards at risk of disease and violence. The answer: Tear it down and rebuild it smaller.
By ACLU of Southern California
Nov 21, 2007
ACLU/SC Backs Riverside Man Sued by City Over Eminent Domain Initiative Campaign
LOS ANGELES - In fall 2005, Ken Stansbury and other Riverside residents were fuming over a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision involving eminent domain, the right of governments to take over privately owned land for projects deemed of benefit to the public.
By ACLU of Southern California
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