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Victor Leung Named ACLU SoCal Chief Legal and Advocacy Officer

LOS ANGELES – Today, the ACLU Foundation of Southern California welcomes Victor Leung as its new chief legal and advocacy officer.

November 8, 2023

Los Angeles Lags Behind National Standards on Public Defense

LOS ANGELES – A new national study released on public defender workloads lays bare the dearth of resources provided to the 80% of people accused of crimes who cannot afford to hire attorneys in Los Angeles and

September 21, 2023

IE United, Riverside County Reach Settlement in Voting Rights Case

Agreement ensures voter education outreach and access

September 13, 2023

Statement in Support of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students, AG Bonta’s Lawsuit Against Chino Valley

The first hearing is Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in San Bernardino

September 5, 2023

Community Group Sues Pomona for Denying Right to Free Speech, Protest of Police Killings

Pomona is enforcing an unconstitutional sign ordinance against public art.

August 24, 2023

STATEMENT: Court Says OC District Attorney Must Produce Prosecutorial Data Related to Racial Justice Act

DA Spitzer stonewalled requests for data for years.

August 23, 2023