Press Releases

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

BREAKING: ACLU SoCal opens Inland Empire office

Establishing local presence helps identify emerging challenges
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Groups ask federal court to block deportation hearings for children without legal representation

Move comes as immigration courts are speeding up deportation hearings against children, raising serious concerns
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights