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ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – Support for San Diego County Board of Supervisors Board Letter Regarding AB 2760 to Prohibit Shock Gloves

The following prepared public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a Board Letter advocating for the passage of California Assembly Bill 2760. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on September 1, 2026.

By Eddie Meyer

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Aug 18, 2026

ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties Launches Petition Calling on the City of San Diego and Mayor Todd Gloria to "Get the Flock Out”

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ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – End City of San Diego's ALPR Contracts

The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for ending the City of San Diego's automated license plate reader (ALPR) system contracts. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council Public Safety Committee meeting by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden Sigua on August 19, 2026.

By Branden Sigua

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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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ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – San Diego City Council Resolution in Support of Somali Community

The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a resolution in support for our Somali community. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Staff Attorney Samantha Itazawa on June 15, 2026.

By Samantha Itazawa

Jan 13, 2026

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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Dec 09, 2025

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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Nov 18, 2025

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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Oct 21, 2025

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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Oct 20, 2025

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

Sep 09, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Considers Expansion of Immigrant Legal Defense Program to Include Unaccompanied Minors

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for the expansion of the Immigrant Legal Defense Program to include unaccompanied minors. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden C. Sigua on September 9. 2025.

By Branden Sigua

Jun 03, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Budget Hearing

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC’s support of the Immigrant Legal Defense Program, LGBTQ housing services and budget transparency. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden C. Sigua on June 3, 2025.

Apr 23, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Testimony—San Diego County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the 2025 TRUTH Act Forum

The following prepared testimony urges the San Diego Sheriff’s Office to stop all collaboration with ICE and to fully adopt the county’s sanctuary policy. This testimony was delivered at the 2025 TRUTH Act forum by ACLU-SDIC Senior Organizer Jeffrey Karahamuheto on April 22, 2025.

Apr 08, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Testimony—San Diego County Board of Supervisors Meeting regarding the Immigrant Rights Legal Defense Program (IRLDP)

The following prepared testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's neutral position on and calls for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to take specific actions in response to a board letter regarding the Immigrants' Rights Legal Defense Program.

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