News & Commentary
Oct 06, 2010
Historic Settlement in Teacher Layoff Case
Mayor Villaraigosa today thanked the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education for their approval of a settlement agreement in Reed v. State of California, a class action suit that claimed the plaintiffs’ constitutional rights to a quality education was being violated by the disproportionate impact of teacher layoff at their schools. The agreement marks a departure from the LAUSD’s long-standing “last hired, first fired” policy that determines layoffs solely by seniority.
By ACLU of Southern California
Sep 09, 2010
Pay to Learn: Mandatory Fees in California's Public Schools
By ACLU of Southern California
Sep 09, 2010
California ACLU Affiliates Sue State of California Over Public School Academic Fees Charged to Children
The California affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union filed a class action lawsuit against the State of California and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today for allowing school districts throughout the state to charge fees for books and other essential educational supplies. This practice violates the California Constitution which, since 1879, has guaranteed children a free education.
By ACLU of Southern California
Jul 22, 2010
California ACLU Affiliates Endorse Prop. 19's Move Toward a Rational Marijuana Policy
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The California affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union today announced their endorsement of Proposition 19, the initiative on the November 2010 ballot that would allow state regulation of marijuana.
By ACLU of Southern California
Jun 30, 2010
ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional "No Fly List"
NEW YORK – The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit on behalf of 10 U.S. citizens and lawful residents who are prohibited from flying to or from the United States or over U.S. airspace because they are on the government's "No Fly List." None of the individuals in the lawsuit, including a disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran stranded in Egypt and a U.S. Army veteran stuck in Colombia, have been told why they are on the list or given a chance to clear their names.
By ACLU of Southern California
May 12, 2010
Judge Grants Injunction in Landmark Education Lawsuit That Will Prevent Further Teacher Layoffs at Three LAUSD Schools
School Districts Have Flexibility in Making Layoffs in Order to Provide Equal Education to All, Ruling Says
By ACLU of Southern California
Feb 24, 2010
Massive Teacher Layoffs at Three LAUSD Schools Violated State Guarantee of Equal Education for All
Massive teacher layoffs at three Los Angeles Unified School District middle schools have deprived thousands of low-income students and students of color of their legal right to an education consistent with prevailing statewide standards, a team of civil rights attorneys said in a class-action lawsuit filed today.
By ACLU of Southern California
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