Press Releases

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:

BREAKING: Governor signs historic California Fair Sentencing Act

Eliminates racist sentencing disparity in California

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

ACLU achieves class action lawsuit settlement that ends deceitful immigration practices

Immigration agencies must make significant reforms to inform non-citizens of their rights LOS ANGELES — The American Civil Liberties Union and Cooley LLP today announced an historic settlement in a class action lawsuit, Lopez-Venegas v. Johnson, that alleged deceptive and coercive practices by immigration enforcement officers.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

L.A. and Antioch School District budget plans for high-need students not approved after complaints raised

Advocates cautiously optimistic counties will address shortcomings
Issue Areas: Education Equity

BREAKING: Judge affirms CA’s duty to ensure vital instruction for thousands of English Learner students

Landmark civil rights ruling advances equal educational opportunity
Issue Areas: Education Equity