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ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – San Diego City Council Resolution in Support of Somali Community
The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a resolution in support for our Somali community. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Staff Attorney Samantha Itazawa on June 15, 2026.
By Samantha Itazawa
ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – Support for Pride Month Resolution at Central Union High School District Board Meeting
The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution. This public comment was delivered before the Central Union High School District Board by ACLU-SDIC Senior Organizer Daniela Vega on June 9, 2026. The resolution passed with a 4-1 vote.
By Daniela Vega
ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – City of San Diego Holds Hearing on Approval of FY27 Budget
The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's opposition to the city of San Diego's contracts with Flock Safety and support for services and resources related to youth, libraries, arts, housing, parks and other programs that help San Diegans thrive. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden Sigua on June 9, 2026.
By Branden Sigua
ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – City of San Diego Holds Budget Hearing
The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's opposition to the city of San Diego's contracts with Flock Safety and support for services and resources related to youth, libraries, arts, housing, parks and other programs that help San Diegans thrive. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council Budget Review Committee by ACLU-SDIC Policy Director Nalini Gupta on May 4, 2026.
By Nalini Gupta
Jun 02, 2026
ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Holds Budget Hearing
The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for fully funding the Immigrant Legal Defense Program in the upcoming county budget to meet current and anticipated operational needs while maintaining the program as a universal, merits-blind service. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on June 1, 2026.
By Eddie Meyer
Mar 25, 2026
ACLU-SDIC eComment—San Diego County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the 2026 TRUTH Act Forum
The following eComment submitted to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for the 2026 TRUTH Act Forum urges the San Diego Sheriff’s Office to stop all collaboration with ICE. This eComment was submitted by ACLU-SDIC Immigrants' Rights Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on March 25, 2026.
By Eddie Meyer
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
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
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
Jan 13, 2026
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
Dec 09, 2025
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.
By Blair Overstreet
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.
Oct 21, 2025
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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