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ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – City of San Diego Risk Management Presents on Settlements & Judgments Against SDPD

The following prepared public comment, following a presentation by the City of San Diego’s Risk Management on settlements and judgments against the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), outlines the significant amount of city funds used for these SDPD settlements and how that money would be better spent investing in our communities. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council Budget and Government Efficiency Committee by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden Sigua on June 17, 2026.

By Branden Sigua

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New ACLU Report Documents Widespread and Unchecked Civil Rights Abuses by Immigration Agents in California and Nationwide During President Trump’s Second Term

Report Finds Patterns of Excessive Force, Racial Profiling, and Targeting of U.S. Citizens, Children, and Vulnerable People
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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

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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.

By Blair Overstreet

Blue background with white and yellow quote text reads "San Diegans don't need more watchful eyes, they need a helping hand. We urge the San Diego City Council to end the contract with Flock Safety." Quote by Blair Overstreet Central San Diego Organizer ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Our Testimony To The PSLN Committee Regarding AB 953 Data Presentation

Good morning, Councilmembers.
My name is Chelsey Birgisdottir. I am a policy associate with the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties.

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California is About to Enact One of the Strongest Laws to Prevent Police Shootings

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ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties Statement re San Diego City County’s Resolution to Support AB 392.

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Concealing police misconduct undermines public trust

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Access to California Police Records

1. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(1)(A)(i)-(ii).2. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(1)(B)(i)-(ii).3. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(1)(C).4. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(8); 832.8(b).5. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(5)-(6).6. See Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(2) for the full list of example documents that you can access under this law.7. Cal. Gov't Code §6253.1(a).8. Cal. Gov't Code §6253.9(a)(2), (b).9. Cal. Gov't Code §6253(c).10. Cal. Gov't Code §832.7(b)(7).11. Cal. Gov't Code §832.7(b)(7)(B).12. Cal. Gov't Code §6259(d).

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The Justice Department Wants to Strip the Mongols Biker Club of Its Logo

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New Bill Limits When California Police Can Use Deadly Force

By Stina Va

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