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.

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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The ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties Launches Local Civic Engagement Campaigns

Nationwide, our communities are experiencing a coordinated attack on our civil rights designed to make us feel overwhelmed and powerless.
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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

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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.
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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

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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

ACLU Statement on Controversy over New York City Islamic Center

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ACLU Challenges Fees Charged by Schools in 3 County Districts

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Judge's Decision in Federal Challenge to Prop 8 8/4/10!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker will release a long-awaited ruling today on whether Prop 8 violates the U.S. Constitution.

The order will be posted on the Court's electronic case filing system.Click here between 1 - 3 pm to read the document. And follow us on Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates!

No matter which way the decision goes, please join the San Diego community calling for marriage equality for a march and rally.

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Calfiornia Marriage Ban Struck Down!

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ACLU Challenges Fees Charged for School Activities

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ACLU Requests Records in County Grants to Religious Educational Group

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San Diego ACLU & Partners File First Class-Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Immigrants with Mental Disabilities

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Court Blocks Implementation of Key Sections of Arizona's Racial Profiling Law

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San Diego ACLU Seeks Records about FBI Collection of Racial and Ethnic Data

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