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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

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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.

California Assembly Privacy Committee Kills Consumer Privacy Bill and Only Hears Tech-Sponsored Bills

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ACLU-SDIC Expresses Privacy Concerns About Drone Surveillance Technology

Good Morning Chairman Cate and Councilmembers,
My name is Chloe Triplett, I am a policy advocate with the ACLU of San Diego & Imperi

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Tell San Diego City Officials Your Opinion on Drone Testing

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Secret Surveillance Is Happening in Our Communities. How Do We Protect Ourselves?

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A New Bill Restores California’s Power to Fight Secret Surveillance

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ICE Using Powerful Stingray Surveillance Devices In Deportation Searches

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A Victory for Digital Privacy: AB 165 Halted in California Assembly

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