Press Releases

Jul 07, 2014

ACLU SoCal responds to L.A. City policy regarding immigration detainer requests from ICE

Please attribute the following statement to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California: 
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jun 24, 2014

BREAKING: Court orders government to give plaintiffs in ACLU lawsuit a chance to clear their names

PORTLAND, Ore. – In a landmark ruling, a federal judge struck down as unconstitutional the government’s procedures for people on the No Fly List to challenge their inclusion. The decision came in an ACLU lawsuit brought on behalf of 13 Americans who found themselves on the list without any notice, reasons, or meaningful way to get off it.
Issue Areas: National Security
Jun 20, 2014

BREAKING: White House announces plans to expand immigration detention centers for families with children

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said today, it will open new detention facilities to house immigrant families crossing the border illegally, amid a surge from Central America.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jun 20, 2014

ACLU of CA endorses SB 396 to right serious state wrongs

Bill in state assembly would repeal unconstitutional provisions of Prop 187
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jun 10, 2014

ACLU SoCal issues statement on CA ruling on job protections for teachers

Please attribute this statement to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California:
Issue Areas: Education Equity
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