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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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Apr 22, 2026

ACLU Defends Court Order Barring Border Patrol's Unlawful Stop-and-Arrest Practices

Plaintiffs in United Farm Workers v. Noem asked the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the April 2025 preliminary injunction

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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

Nov 21, 2018

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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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Oct 30, 2018

ACLU Comment on Possible Trump Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

Oct 26, 2018

ACLU of California Statement on Misleading Campaign Ads

Oct 03, 2018

Justice Never Sleeps… and Neither Do We (Kind of)

By Stina Va

Sep 24, 2018

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Sep 13, 2018

Celebrating the U.S. Constitution in Classrooms Across San Diego County

Dare to Create a More Perfect Union, a more inclusive reimagining of the signing of the United States Constitution

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