Press Releases

Oct 08, 2014

BREAKING: Judge orders State to restore lost learning time for L.A. students

OAKLAND – A state judge has ordered that California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, the California Department of Education and the State Board of Education must step in to stem the loss of learning time at Jefferson High School in Los Angeles.
Issue Areas: Education Equity
Oct 03, 2014

ACLU SoCal unveils a know your rights guide for Temecula Valley English Learner families

LOS ANGELES – The ACLU of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) unveiled today a guide to assist parents with children enrolled in the Temecula Valley Unified School District in understanding the rights of English Learner students under state and federal law.
Issue Areas: Education Equity
Oct 03, 2014

Continuing crisis at Jefferson High School prompts L.A. students to join lawsuit against CA over lost learning time

Students ask court to order state to ensure they receive classes needed to graduate; judge will hear argument on Monday, October 6
Issue Areas: Education Equity
Oct 02, 2014

ACLU SoCal issues statement on L.A. County Board of Supervisors investment in diversion

Please attribute the following statement to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California:
Issue Areas: Criminal Justice and Drug Policy Reform
Sep 28, 2014

BREAKING: Governor signs historic California Fair Sentencing Act

Eliminates racist sentencing disparity in California
Issue Areas: Criminal Justice and Drug Policy Reform
Sep 27, 2014

CA enacts first-in-the-nation law to eliminate student suspensions for minor misbehavior

AB 420 signing caps landmark year for school discipline reform in the state
Issue Areas: Education Equity