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D.A. Candidates in Los Angeles Hold First Debate

LOS ANGELES — The current race for district attorney in Los Angeles County involves issues so vital nationwide that the New York Times called it "the most important district attorney’s race in America." The Los Angeles Times said that except for the presidential race, it's the "most important item

December 10, 2019

Report: Fees and Fines in L.A. County Exploit Poor Families

LOS ANGELES — Today, a coalition of community groups, impacted people, and advocates released a report, “Costs of Injustice: How Criminal System Fees Are Hurting Los Angeles Families,” documenting fees L.A. County collects using the criminal legal system and demanding it eliminate these fees.

November 19, 2019

Christine Blasey Ford Makes Rare Appearance to Accept ACLU Award

BEVERLY HILLS — In a rare public appearance since her brave testimony before Congress last year, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford received the Rodger Baldwin Courage Award at the ACLU of Southern California's annual Bill of Rights dinner Sunday night. Ford, whose presence at the event was not previously

November 17, 2019

Rally Against Sheriff Villanueva's Abuse of Power

LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday, a coalition of community activists, faith leaders, and families who lost loved ones to sheriff deputy shootings will gather at the Hall of Justice for a press conference and rally. Participants will deliver to L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva's office a lawsuit, filed

October 29, 2019

ACLU Sues L.A. Sheriff's Department to Obtain Use-of-Force Records

LOS ANGELES — On January 1, a new law went into effect giving Californians more access to law enforcement officer records than they had in 40 years. The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California, one of the key sponsors of the law, immediately sent out requests to nearly 400

October 29, 2019

Tomorrow: ACLU SoCal to Testify in House Hearing on Deported Military Veterans

Affected Veterans are Available for Interviews

WASHINGTON D.C. — In recent years, thousands of veterans were deported after they served because of even minor legal infractions. The U.S. government failed to deliver on its longstanding promise of citizenship for military service.

October 28, 2019