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ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Considers CLEAR Ordinance

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for the Civil Liberties Enforcement and Accountability Rules (CLEAR) Ordinance. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Immigrants' Rights Senior Policy Advocate on January 13, 2026.

By Eddie Meyer

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Mar 17, 2026

ACLUF-SDIC Launches Federal Law Enforcement Abuse Reporting Hotlines in San Diego & Imperial Counties

In response to a surge of civil rights violations occurring nationwide, the ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLUF-SDIC) is tracking and investigating unlawful conduct by federal immigration agents.
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ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego City Council Considers Whether to Continue Surveillance Use Policies

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's opposition to the San Diego City Council continuing the city's contract with Flock Safety. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Central San Diego Organizer Blair Overstreet on December 9, 2025.

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ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Considers Drafting CLEAR Ordinance

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for drafting the Civil Liberties Enforcement and Accountability Rules (CLEAR) Ordinance. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Staff Attorney Brisa Velazquez October 21, 2025.

By Brisa Velazquez

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ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego City Council Considers Due Process & Safety Ordinance

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for the Due Process & Safety Ordinance proposed. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Immigrants' Rights Staff Attorney Brisa Velazquez October 20, 2025.

By Brisa Velazquez

Mar 17, 2026

ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – San Diego City Council Considers Resolution to Adopt IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

The following prepared testimony urges the San Diego City Council to oppose a proposed resolution to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism. This testimony was delivered by ACLU-SDIC Chief Program & Strategy Officer Christie Love Hill on March 17, 2026.

By Christie Love Hill

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Jan 28, 2026

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Considers CLEAR Ordinance (Second Reading)

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for the Civil Liberties Enforcement and Accountability Rules (CLEAR) Ordinance. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Immigrants' Rights Senior Policy Advocate on January 28, 2026. The CLEAR Ordinance was passed by the board with a 3-1 vote.

By Eddie Meyer

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Jan 27, 2026

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Holds Community Input Session on Budget Priorities

The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for the Immigrant Legal Defense Program (ILDP) and other safety-net programs in the San Diego County budget. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Immigrants' Rights Senior Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on January 27, 2026.

By Eddie Meyer

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Nov 18, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – Vista City Council Considers the Community Safety and Due Process Resolution

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for the Vista Community Safety and Due Process Resolution. This testimony was delivered before the Vista City Council by ACLU-SDIC Managing Policy Director Nalini Gupta on November 18, 2025.

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Sep 09, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Considers Expansion of Immigrant Legal Defense Program to Include Unaccompanied Minors

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for the expansion of the Immigrant Legal Defense Program to include unaccompanied minors. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden C. Sigua on September 9. 2025.

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Jun 03, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Budget Hearing

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC’s support of the Immigrant Legal Defense Program, LGBTQ housing services and budget transparency. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden C. Sigua on June 3, 2025.

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Apr 23, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Testimony—San Diego County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the 2025 TRUTH Act Forum

The following prepared testimony urges the San Diego Sheriff’s Office to stop all collaboration with ICE and to fully adopt the county’s sanctuary policy. This testimony was delivered at the 2025 TRUTH Act forum by ACLU-SDIC Senior Organizer Jeffrey Karahamuheto on April 22, 2025.

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Apr 08, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Testimony—San Diego County Board of Supervisors Meeting regarding the Immigrant Rights Legal Defense Program (IRLDP)

The following prepared testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's neutral position on and calls for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to take specific actions in response to a board letter regarding the Immigrants' Rights Legal Defense Program.

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Mar 25, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – El Cajon City Council Considers Resolution to Adopt IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

The following prepared testimony urges the El Cajon City Council to oppose a proposed resolution to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism. This testimony was delivered by ACLU-SDIC Interim Managing Legal Director Julia Gomez on March 25, 2025.

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