News & Commentary
Sep 17, 2010
Souhair Khatib: Taking It to the 9th Circuit (Again)
The 9th Circuit's decision to rehear our case addressing the religious liberty of a Muslim woman forced by Orange County Sheriff's Department officials to remove her headscarf in front of strangers is a most welcome development.
By ACLU of Southern California
Sep 14, 2010
Living Out Loud in America
After 42+ years together and living in the deep south, my partner and I can finally say we are married.
Sep 14, 2010
Somalia Refugees Added to ACLU/SC Suit Seeking Legal Counsel and Timely Release Hearings for Detained Immigrants
By ACLU of Southern California
Sep 14, 2010
Class Action Suit Challenges U.S. Government's Prolonged Detention of Immigrants
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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
Sheriff's Officials Fail To Curb Deputy Abuse and Overcrowding At L.A. County Jails, Says ACLU/SC
LOS ANGELES –The ACLU of Southern California (ACLU/SC) and the National ACLU today released a report documenting disturbing conditions and abuses in the Los Angeles County jail system, including excessive and unjustified force by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies, retaliation against prisoners for communicating with the ACLU/SC, a lack of access to mental health care, and severe overcrowding.
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
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