Press Releases

Jul 07, 2014

ACLU SoCal responds to use of force by a CA Highway Patrol Officer

Please attribute the following statement to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California:
Issue Areas: Police Practices
Jun 06, 2014

ACLU SoCal issues statement on U.S. Dept. of Justice's decision for court oversight over LASD

Please attribute the following statement to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California: 
Issue Areas: Police Practices
May 30, 2014

ACLU SoCal statement on LAPD's acquisition of drones

Please attribute the following statement to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California:
Issue Areas: Police Practices, Privacy and Surveillance
May 15, 2014

ACLU SoCal issues statement as L.A. Police Commission considers a second term for Chief Charlie Beck

The following statement is attributed to ACLU SoCal Executive Director Hector Villagra:
Issue Areas: Police Practices
Jan 28, 2014

Press Release: ACLU SoCal on appointment of John Scott as temporary sheriff of L.A. County

LOS ANGELES - "We hope that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' decision to appoint John Scott as temporary sheriff of Los Angeles County will serve to move this troubled department a step closer to real reform," said Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California.
Issue Areas: Criminal Justice and Drug Policy Reform, Police Practices