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Trans Woman Wins Settlement from Gym that Refused Her Use of Women’s Locker Room

Crunch Gym in El Cajon Will Pay Settlement, Train Staff

December 8, 2021

ACLU Report: California’s War on Unhoused People

Communities Target Unhoused People with Discriminatory Tactics that Exploit Legal Loopholes

October 26, 2021

ACLU SoCal Awards to Honor Dr. Anthony Fauci, Patrisse Cullors

Ady Barkan, Cathy Park Hong, and STARZ are also honorees

October 12, 2021

Community Groups Seek to Join State Lawsuit Against Bakersfield Police

Intervention Sought to Ensure the Bakersfield Police Dept Does Not Again Avoid Reform

September 29, 2021

CA Attorney General Called Upon to Investigate Riverside Sheriff’s Dept

Community and Activist Groups Cite Excessive Use of Force and Jails Conditions

September 16, 2021

Naval Base Worker Wins Settlement Over Lactation, Sexual Harassment

Navy to Pay Settlement and is Required to Provide Training

RIVERSIDE — When Jennifer Atkinson returned to her job on a U.S. Navy base in the Mojave Desert after parental leave, she requested — as was her legal right — a private place to pump milk for her baby.

August 31, 2021