News & Commentary
May 15, 2006
ACLU/SC Applauds the Extension of the Full LAPD Consent Decree
LOS ANGELES - The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Southern California Executive Director Ramona Ripston.
By ACLU of Southern California
May 11, 2006
Judge's Jail Tour Puts Conditions Improvement Closer to Reality
LOS ANGELES - After touring Men's Central Jail Wednesday evening, a federal judge today ordered representatives of the Los Angeles' Sheriff's Department and the Board of Supervisors to meet with the ACLU of Southern California over the next two weeks in order to develop a comprehensive plan to improve conditions at Men's Central Jail, the largest jail in the country.
By ACLU of Southern California
May 04, 2006
Rev. James Lawson, Jr., Renowned Civil Rights Leader, to Chair ACLU's National Advisory Council
NEW YORK - The American Civil Liberties Union today announced the election of the Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr., an internationally acclaimed civil rights leader and religious scholar, as Chair of its National Advisory Council.
By ACLU of Southern California
May 03, 2006
Federal Court Schedules Hearing to Address Continued Violence at Men
LOS ANGELES - In the wake of violence at Men's Central Jail resulting in the injuries of Sheriff's Deputies May 2, federal district court judge Dean Pregerson has scheduled a hearing at the request of the ACLU of Southern California. The renewed violence marks the first time that Sheriff's personnel have been injured.
By ACLU of Southern California
May 01, 2006
ACLU/SC Names New Chief Operating Officer
LOS ANGELES - The ACLU of Southern California and the ACLU Foundation of Southern California today named Heather Carrigan as Chief Operating Officer.
By ACLU of Southern California
Apr 27, 2006
ACLU and Fullerton School District Reach Agreement for Laptop Program
ORANGE, Calif. - The ACLU of Southern California and the Fullerton School District announced an agreement today that will ensure equal access to a public school program that requires certain students and their families to purchase laptop computers.
By ACLU of Southern California
Apr 25, 2006
ACLU/SC Supports Speaker Fabian Nu�ez
LOS ANGELES - In support of a resolution Speaker of the Assembly Fabian Nu�ez (D-Los Angeles) will present today in the state legislature urging Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill that includes a path to legalization, the ACLU of Southern California issues this statement:
By ACLU of Southern California
Apr 17, 2006
ACLU/SC, Dept. of Homeland Security Reach Agreement to Safeguard Whistleblower Rights of Air Marshals
LOS ANGELES - A year after filing a lawsuit to stop federal policies designed to silence whistleblowers in the Federal Air Marshal Service, the ACLU of Southern California announced an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies that will permit marshals to speak about public safety concerns.
By ACLU of Southern California
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