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ACLU Files Emergency Lawsuit to Give Imprisoned Immigrants Access to Lawyers

LOS ANGELES — The Trump administration is incarcerating hundreds of civil immigration detainees incommunicado at prison complex in Victorville, California complex. For the past week, the detainees have been all denied all access to attorneys, including pro bono lawyers who wanted to give them legal

June 20, 2018

Group of Muslim Women Ejected From Urth Caffe Obtain Settlement

LOS ANGELES — Seven Muslim women ejected from an Urth Caffe restaurant by its management have obtained a settlement agreement requiring the restaurant chain to hold diversity trainings for its employees and update its policies. The group of women, represented by the ACLU Foundation of Southern Calif

June 14, 2018

ACLU and Paul Hastings Law Firm Reach Historic Pact on Homelessness with City of Laguna Beach

SANTA ANA — Under a groundbreaking settlement, the City of Laguna Beach has agreed to provide improvements to its homeless programs and facilities, ensuring that people with disabilities will have access in accord with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act.

June 6, 2018

Cast of ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ actor Bambadjan Bamba to attend ACLU Event

LOS ANGELES — The ACLU Foundation of Southern California Annual Luncheon will this year honor the powerful, dystopian series "The Handmaid's Tale" with its Social Responsibility in the Media Award.

June 5, 2018

ACLU Statement on New LAPD Chief

LOS ANGELES — Please attribute the following statement to Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California, in regard to the selection of Michael Moore to serve as the next chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, one of the nation's largest police departments:

June 4, 2018

ACLU Applauds California Senate Approval of Bill to Establish Safeguards Before Law Enforcement Can Acquire New Surveillance Technology

SACRAMENTO — Today, the State Senate advanced SB 1186 to the Assembly for consideration. SB 1186, introduced by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) requires public debate and a vote by local elected leaders prior to law enforcement's acquisition of new surveillance technology, among other oversight pro

May 31, 2018