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Settlement Reached in Free Speech Case at Temecula Valley Unified

People may not be removed from school board meetings without proper cause or warning

April 16, 2024

Over 100 California Organizations Join Opposition to SB 1011

April 10, 2024

ACLU Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision Related to Whether Public Officials Can Block Social Media Followers

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Friday clarified when public officials’ social media posts are subject to the First Amendment in response to two challenges, O’Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier and Lindke v. Freed.

March 15, 2024

TPS Holders Declare Victory In Litigation, Protecting Status for 400,000 People

TPS holders and their children vow to fight any future termination efforts

February 27, 2024

California ACLUs Oppose Proposition 1

Prop 1 would reduce already-strapped community-based and culturally responsive mental health services.

LOS ANGELES – The ACLUs across California announced today their official opposition to Proposition 1 in the upcoming March 2024 Primary Election.

February 16, 2024

ADVISORY: ACLU SoCal Bill of Rights Awards to Honor Oscar® winning Directors Daniels, Actor and Producer Sheryl Lee Ralph and Poet and Author Alok Vaid-Menon

Sunday, February 18, at 5:00 p.m. PT at Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles.

February 15, 2024