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ACLU-SDIC Public Comment - Support for San Diego City Council's Anti-Muslim Hate Resolution
The following prepared public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a resolution advocating for the passage of the Anti-Muslim Hate Resolution. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on September 15, 2026.
By Eddie Meyer
ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – Support for San Diego County Board of Supervisors Board Letter Regarding AB 2760 to Prohibit Shock Gloves
The following prepared public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a Board Letter advocating for the passage of California Assembly Bill 2760. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on September 1, 2026.
By Eddie Meyer
ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – End City of San Diego's ALPR Contracts
The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for ending the City of San Diego's automated license plate reader (ALPR) system contracts. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council Public Safety Committee meeting by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden Sigua on August 19, 2026.
By Branden Sigua
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
Oct 06, 2026
ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – Support for Imperial County Board of Supervisors Establishing a Temporary Data Center Moratorium
The following prepared public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a temporary data center moratorium in Imperial County. This public comment was delivered before the Imperial County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Senior Organizer Daniela Vega on October 6, 2026.
By Daniela Vega
Jun 24, 2026
ACLU-SDIC eComment – Support for Proposed County Budget
The following eComment was submitted to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in support of the FY2026-2027 and FY2027-2028 county budget. This eComment was submitted by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on June 24, 2026.
By Eddie Meyer
Jun 15, 2026
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
Jun 10, 2026
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
Jun 09, 2026
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
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
May 05, 2026
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
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
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