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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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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

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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

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Prop 36 Resolution

The following prepared testimony urges the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to vote “no” on the resolution to support Proposition 36. The testimony was delivered to the board by ACLU-SDIC Advancing Racial & Economic Justice Policy Advocate Anjleena Kour Sahni on Aug. 27, 2024.

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ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Encampment Ban

The following prepared testimony urges the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to refrain from establishing an encampment ban. The testimony was delivered to the board by ACLU-SDIC Advancing Racial & Economic Justice Policy Advocate Anjleena Kour Sahni on Aug. 27, 2024.

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ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Banned Books Board Letter

The following prepared testimony urges the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to support county residents’ freedom to read banned books. The testimony was delivered to the board by ACLU-SDIC Advancing Racial & Economic Justice Policy Advocate Anjleena Kour Sahni on Aug. 27, 2024.

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ACLU-SDIC Testimony – California Energy Commission’s "Preliminary Staff Assessment (PSA) Technical and Mitigation Workshop"

The testimony below was given by Crystal Quezada, Imperial Valley regional director, during the California Energy Commission’s Preliminary Staff Assessment Technical and Mitigation workshop on July 31, 2024, for three planned geothermal projects in north end Imperial County.

Crystal Quezada

ACLUs In California Respond to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order on Encampments

California’s fundamental obligation is to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of every resident, regardless of their housing status.

Newsome Executive Order

Letter to UCSD Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla regarding Protecting Student Speech

Schools have a duty to keep all students safe from violence, discrimination and censorship. It is UC San Diego’s responsibility to ensure the safety of all students – including safety from police violence.

Letter to UCSD

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – Calexico City Council Meeting

On May 8, 2024, Marylin Carrillo, ACLU-SDIC Imperial Valley community liaison, gave testimony at the Calexico City Council meeting urging the council to approve the bid submitted by the Calexico United Methodist Church to create a welcome center to provide assistance for people seeking asylum...

Marylin Testimony

Campus Protests: Statement by ACLU-SDIC Executive Director Norma Chávez-Peterson

In response to student-led protests at San Diego State University (SDSU), the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and other higher education institutions in our region, American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLU-SDIC) Executive Director Norma Chávez-Peterson.

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ACLU-SDIC Testimony to the City of San Diego—Evening Budget Hearing

The following is prepared testimony urging San Diego City Council to continue investing in programs that promote equitable and inclusive opportunities. It was delivered by Felicia Gomez, ACLU-SDIC immigrants’ rights senior policy advocate, on May 1, 2024.

Felicia Testimony