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Eddie Meyer, Senior Policy Advocate at the ACLU-SDIC, gives public testimony at the San Diego City Council meeting. He is bald, wears black glasses, is wearing a black suit with a blue collared shirt and a purple tie. At the bottom of the image is a running header, that says "San Diego City Council; Item 330; September 15, 2026". Underneath is another bar that says "Resolution Adopting a Working Definition of Islamophobia as an Educational Tool".

ACLU-SDIC Public Comment - Support for San Diego City Council's Anti-Muslim Hate Resolution

The following prepared public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a resolution advocating for the passage of the Anti-Muslim Hate Resolution. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on September 15, 2026.

By Eddie Meyer

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Sep 16, 2026

Federal Court Blocks Unlawful Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Southern California

Ruling requires federal agents to assess escape risk before making a warrantless arrest and also certifies case as class action

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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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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

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.

Mar 25, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – El Cajon City Council Considers Resolution to Adopt IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

The following prepared testimony urges the El Cajon City Council to oppose a proposed resolution to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism. This testimony was delivered by ACLU-SDIC Interim Managing Legal Director Julia Gomez on March 25, 2025.

Mar 21, 2025

Letter to the Calexico City Council in opposition to the city’s proposed camping ban

On March 19, 2025, the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLU-SDIC) sent a public comment letter to the Calexico City Council in opposition to the city’s proposed camping ban. The ACLU-SDIC, along with community partners and volunteers, attended the meeting and highlighted portions of the letter, specifically the legal and policy concerns of such a ban. We proposed a Housing First approach, which focuses on getting people into their own affordable, permanent housing, as opposed to the punitive approach of a camping ban. Unfortunately, the city council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance, and it will go into effect in 30 days.

Mar 11, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Considers Options to Amend County's Camping Ban

The following prepared testimony urges the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to oppose proposed options to amend or keep the county’s camping ban ordinance. This testimony was delivered by ACLU-SDIC Advancing Racial & Economic Justice Policy Advocate Anjleena Kour Sahni on March 11, 2025.

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Mar 11, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – San Diego County Board of Directors Considers Repealing Sanctuary Policy

The following prepared testimony urges the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to oppose repealing the county's sanctuary policy. This testimony was delivered by ACLU-SDIC Immigrants' Rights Senior Policy Advocate Felicia Gomez on March 11, 2025.

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Mar 05, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Public Comment - The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Considers Disciplinary Guidelines for Police Certification Actions

The following public comment urges the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to remove and amend part of the proposed disciplinary guidelines for police certification actions. This public comment was given on March 5, 2025, by Advocacy and Legal Director Christie Love Hill.

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Feb 11, 2025

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – Central Union High School District considers resolution to recognize the district as a safe haven for all students

The following testimony urges the Central Union High School District’s board to vote yes on a resolution to recognize the district as a safe haven from immigration enforcement. The testimony was given on Feb. 11, 2025, by Imperial Valley Community Liaison Marylin Carrillo.

Dec 11, 2024

San Diego County Takes Step Towards Protecting our Immigrant Communities, But More Work Remains

On December 10, 2024, Felicia Gomez, ACLU-SDIC immigrants’ rights senior policy advocate, submitted an e-comment to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in support of Item 29 – a resolution to stop the county from using its resources to collaborate with federal immigration enforcement.

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Dec 10, 2024

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Considers Amendments to County Procedure Regarding Public Comment

The following prepared testimony urges the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to vote “no” on proposed amendments to county procedure regarding public comment. The testimony was delivered to the board by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden C. Sigua on December 10, 2024

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