The Equalizers

By ACLU of Southern California

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ACLU Tells Santa Monica Housing Authority To End Discrimination Against Same-sex Couple

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union told the Housing Authority of Santa Monica today to stop stalling and allow a gay man to live with his partner of 10 years.

By ACLU of Southern California

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ACLU of Southern California Stands Up For Gay and Lesbian High School Students Harassed By School Officials On Basis of Sexual Orientation

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By ACLU of Southern California

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ACLU Sues On Behalf Of Police Officers Who Were Illegally Videotaped In Ontario Police Department Men's Locker Room

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, along with the law firms of Lackie & Dammeier LLP, and Bahan & Associates, today announced the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of City of Ontario police officers who were illegally videotaped while in the Ontario Police Department men's locker room.

By ACLU of Southern California

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ACLU of Southern California Launches Campaign To Inform Ex-Offenders Of Their Voting Rights

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California announced today the launching of a media campaign to inform ex-offenders of their voting rights and encourage civic participation among persons who have served their sentences and parole after being convicted of a felony.

By ACLU of Southern California

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ACLU/SC Hosts Exclusive Los Angeles Film Premiere of "Unconstitutional"

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California will host the Los Angeles premiere of "Unconstitutional," the latest groundbreaking documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Robert Greenwald, at Laemmle's Music Hall 3 on Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 7:00 PM.

By ACLU of Southern California

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ACLU/SC Files Suit On Behalf Of Pregnant And Parenting Teens Who Were Funneled Into Sub-Standard Alternative Education Programs

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California filed a lawsuit today on behalf of pregnant and parenting teens who were funneled into sub-standard alternative education programs instead of being given the opportunity to continue their education at their local high schools. The suit names the Antelope Valley Union High School District and the Los Angeles County Office of Education as defendants and alleges violations under state and federal law, including Title IX.

By ACLU of Southern California

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ACLU/SC Steps Up For Petitioners' Rights In Beverly Hills Hotel Fight

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California today sent a letter to the Beverly Hills City Council and Mayor asking that the City respect the rights of petition gatherers engaged in a campaign to bring a referendum on a luxury hotel project before the City's voters.

By ACLU of Southern California

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ACLU and State of California Reach Settlement In Historic Williams Education Lawsuit

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union and the State of California today announced they had reached a settlement agreement in the class action education lawsuit Williams v. California. The suit was filed by the ACLU, the law firm of Morrison & Foerster, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), Public Advocates, Inc. and other groups on behalf of California students who attended substandard schools in California.

By ACLU of Southern California

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