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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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Nov 20, 2025

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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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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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

May 15, 2008

FREEDOM TO MARRY IN CALIFORNIA!

Apr 21, 2008

ACLU-San Diego and Mexico's Human Rights Commission Announce Agreement to Protect Migrants' Human Rights on the Border

Apr 04, 2008

ACLU and NACDL Assembling Guantánamo Defense Teams

Apr 02, 2008

ACLU Defends Controversial Speech in Public School

Mar 29, 2008

Local Student Receives National ACLU Youth Activist Scholarship

Mar 14, 2008

San Diego & Imperial Counties' 75-Year Timeline

Click on the link below for a poster detailing highlights from our first 75 years fighting for civil liberties in San Diego and Imperial counties.

If you have stories or cases the ACLU of San Diego was involved in over the years, please be in touch with us!

Mar 13, 2008

JOIN ACLU-SAN DIEGO IN CELEBRATING ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY!

Mar 13, 2008

Francisco Castaneda's Treatment at the Corrections Corp of America's Otay Mesa Detention Center

Mar 02, 2008

ACLU GOES TO THE THEATER!

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