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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

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Apr 22, 2026

ACLU Defends Court Order Barring Border Patrol's Unlawful Stop-and-Arrest Practices

Plaintiffs in United Farm Workers v. Noem asked the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the April 2025 preliminary injunction

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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

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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

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego City Council Considers Due Process & Safety Ordinance

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for the Due Process & Safety Ordinance proposed. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Immigrants' Rights Staff Attorney Brisa Velazquez October 20, 2025.

By Brisa Velazquez

Aug 04, 2020

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Jul 24, 2020

Border Patrol Violently Assaults Civil Rights and Liberties

Andrea Flores, Former Deputy Director of Policy, ACLU's Equality Division

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Jul 08, 2020

Prepared Testimony to Imperial County Board of Supervisors Regarding Data Collection and Decarceration

The following is a prepared testimony delivered to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors by Crystal Quezada, senior community advocate in Imperial County for the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties.

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Jun 02, 2020

Prepared Testimony to San Diego City Councilmembers: In Support of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Proposal

The following is a prepared testimony delivered to the San Diego City Council by policy associate, Savana Doudar.

By Savana Doudar

Jun 01, 2020

ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties Statement of Solidarity with the Black Community and All Who Seek Justice for George Floyd

The ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties stands in solidarity with our Black community and many others who condemn police brutality and demand police accountability and justice. We the People deserve fair policing. The time is now to come together to do the difficult work to ensure that We the People truly means all of us.

By Cheryl Alethia Phelps

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May 21, 2020

Vote by Mail Not Enough, California Must Also Require Minimum Number of In-person Polls for November Elections

By: Brittany Stonesifer @ACLU_NorCal and Christina Fletes @ChristinaFletes

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May 05, 2020

Prepared Testimony regarding Data Collection and Keeping Communities Safe

The following is a prepared testimony in support of the Healthy Equity Resolution, Equity Committee and Data Collection delivered to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors.

By Esmeralda Flores

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Apr 23, 2020

GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-54-20 (APRIL 23, 2020)

On April 23, 2020, Governor Newsom issued an executive order extending DMV deadlines. Below is a summary of the key provisions and other relevant announcements from the DMV. [1]

Apr 09, 2020

Letter to Imperial County Health Officer Regarding Advancing Equity Issues Pertaining To The Pandemic Response

The following is a letter addressed to Dr. Stephen Munday, Imperial County Health Officer, regarding advancing equity issues pertaining to the pandemic response. A PDF copy of the letter can be found here.

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