Judge Throws Out Charges in 20-Year-Old Palestinian Deportation Case

LOS ANGELES - In a decision received today, Los Angeles Immigration Judge Bruce J. Einhorn ordered an end to deportation proceedings against Khader Hamide and Michel Shehadeh, members of the Los Angeles Eight (LA8). The two have faced deportation for their alleged political associations with a faction of the Palestine Liberation Organization for more than twenty years.

By ACLU of Southern California

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Compton Parent Files Complaint Over Chilly Classrooms

COMPTON - As temperatures in Southern California plunged earlier this month, a lack of heat and broken windows forced students and teachers at Compton High School to bundle up. Some teachers held classes outside to escape the chill. Many at the school say the problems have been going on for years.

By ACLU of Southern California

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Illegal Wiretappers Still Ducking Public Oversight

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By ACLU of Southern California

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Abuse of Power: Illegal Wiretappers Still Ducking Public Oversight

By ACLU of Southern California

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Freedom File: Supreme Court Rejects Anti-Asian Land Grab

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By ACLU of Southern California

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Freedom File: Supreme Court Rejects Anti-Asian Land Grab

By ACLU of Southern California

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Police Secrecy Hampers Reform

By ACLU of Southern California

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ACLU/SC Statement on L.A. Police Secrecy

Text of ACLU/SC statement delivered at Jan. 16 L.A. Police Commission meeting:

By ACLU of Southern California

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Statement: Police Secrecy Hampers Reform

By ACLU of Southern California

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