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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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Jan 23, 2026

ACLU-SDIC Launches EmpowerEd: A Three-Track Public Education Series

Amid ongoing federal actions affecting civil rights nationwide, the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLU-SDIC) is launching EmpowerEd: an educational series that provides the public with information on their rights, advocacy tools, and knowledge about existing laws and systems.

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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

Jan 29, 2019

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

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Jan 08, 2019

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

Dec 05, 2018

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

Dec 04, 2018

Tell San Diego City Officials Your Opinion on Drone Testing

Nov 29, 2018

After Their Traumatizing Journey, Asylum-Seeking Families Should Not Be Abandoned to Suffer On Our Streets

By Edward Sifuentes / ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties

One night in late October, volunteers with the San Diego Rapid Response Network received the first of many reports of asylum-seeking migrant families being released on the streets of San Diego by immigration authorities.

Many of

Nov 21, 2018

Bilingual Legal Investigators

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Bilingual Legal Investigators

The ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLUF-SDIC) is seeking three skilled, full- time multicultural & bilin

Nov 19, 2018

Civil, Human Rights Organizations Urge Federal Immigration Authorities to Release Asylum-Seeking Migrants in a Responsible Manner, Public Asked for Support and Compassion

By Alison Ross

Nov 13, 2018

ACLU Urges Council Not To Approve Mayor's Request For "Urban Area Security" Grant

Nov 05, 2018

Ramona Ripston, ACLU Leader and Famed Champion of Civil Liberties, Has Died

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Read online: https://www.aclusocal.org/en/ramona-ripston-passes

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