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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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

District 8 Community Conversation

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Free the Vote for Californians on Parole (ACA 6)

By Stina Va

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District 1 Community Conversation

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Access to California Police Records

1. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(1)(A)(i)-(ii).2. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(1)(B)(i)-(ii).3. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(1)(C).4. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(8); 832.8(b).5. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(5)-(6).6. See Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(2) for the full list of example documents that you can access under this law.7. Cal. Gov't Code §6253.1(a).8. Cal. Gov't Code §6253.9(a)(2), (b).9. Cal. Gov't Code §6253(c).10. Cal. Gov't Code §832.7(b)(7).11. Cal. Gov't Code §832.7(b)(7)(B).12. Cal. Gov't Code §6259(d).

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The Justice Department Wants to Strip the Mongols Biker Club of Its Logo

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New Bill Limits When California Police Can Use Deadly Force

By Stina Va

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Rapid Response Network Statement on County Board of Supervisors’ Positive Vote on Temporary Migrant Shelter Site

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ACLU-SDIC Testimony Urging The Board of Supervisors To Take Action

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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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