News & Commentary
Aug 31, 2011
Telecommunications Companies' Immunity for Spying on You is Questioned in Court
By ACLU of Southern California
Jul 15, 2010
"Grim Sleeper" Case Doesn't Justify Expanding the Reach of DNA Databases
Last week, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers arrested a suspect they believe is the elusive "Grim Sleeper" serial killer responsible for 11 murders across South Los Angeles, dating as far back as 1985. The arrest made national news, in part because the LAPD broke the case by using a controversial new technique known as "familial DNA" searching. Prosecutors are now using this success to argue that familial DNA should be used more widely.
By Peter Bibring
Jan 20, 2007
Illegal Wiretappers Still Ducking Public Oversight
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By ACLU of Southern California
Jan 08, 2007
Is President Bush Opening Your Mail?
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By ACLU of Southern California
Dec 21, 2005
ACLU Affiliates Seek Information about Government Spying in California
LOS ANGELES - Only one day after widespread reports that the FBI is monitoring and infiltrating political organizations, the three California affiliates of the ACLU are seeking information about the intelligence gathering efforts of law enforcement agencies in this state.
By ACLU of Southern California
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