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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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Groups Representing Plaintiffs and ACLU-SDIC Respond to Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling

In a major victory, the U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
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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

Sheriff's Dept to Undergo Review of Its Audit Implementation

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Steve Foley Shooting

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ACLU Statement on CA Attorney General's Review of Vista Officer-Involved Shootings

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ACLU Analysis of Audit of SD County Sheriff's Department

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ACLU Urges Support for Bills to Restore Civilian Oversight of Police Agencies

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ACLU Calls on CA Attorney General to Intervene in Vista and Steve Foley Shootings

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Fatal Shootings Reveal that Department is Behind in Best Practices

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ABC News: Police to Use Camera Vests

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ACLU Urges CA Attorney General to Protect Free Speech and Privacy Rights

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