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Jun 16, 2022

ACLU-SDIC Testimony to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Evening Budget Hearing '22

We urge the Board to approve $5 million in continued investment in the county Immigrant Rights Legal Defense Fund…and to increase funding for community-based services to address homelessness, mental health and...

May 18, 2022

ACLU letter tells Imperial County Registrar of Voters to ensure all election materials are available in Spanish

On May 18, 2022, the ACLU sent a letter to the Imperial County Registrar of Voters reinforcing that all election-related materials must be available in Spanish, highlighting deficiencies and making...

May 6, 2022

The Fight to Defend all Californians’ Access to Abortion Continues—No Matter What SCOTUS Decides

Californians’ right to bodily autonomy—to make decisions over one’s own life and future—is a deeply held value in our diverse state. This includes the right to abortion.

Jan 12, 2022

ACLUF-SDIC Letter to Imperial County Board of Supervisors Regarding Concerns About Language Access During Public Meetings

On January 12, 2022, the ACLUF-SDIC sent a letter to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors in response to community concerns about the lack of language access during board meetings for people who do not...

Nov 16, 2021

ACLU-SDIC Testimony to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors TRUTH Act Forum 2021

The sheriff’s department’s ongoing voluntary entanglement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does the opposite. The sheriff’s department routinely, directly and indirectly, transfers county...

Nov 10, 2021

ACLU-SDIC Statement Regarding San Diego County Board of Supervisors Public Comment Rule Changes

The right to petition one’s government is a constitutionally protected right. This is because public engagement and robust debate are essential to a healthy democracy....