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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

Feb 27, 2017

La ACLU de San Diego exige acción en cuanto a los hallazgos del estudio de la SDSU sobre el uso de perfiles raciales

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Feb 27, 2017

ACLU of San Diego Demands Action on SDSU Racial Profiling Study Findings

(presented to the City Council by Christie Hill)
Good afternoon, Council President Cole and City Councilmembers. My name is Norma Chavez-Peterson. I am the Executive Director of the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you.

I am especially grateful that last year’s PSLN Committee voted to refer this matter to the full Council with a thoughtful motion that sought to position us for

Feb 15, 2017

ACLU demanda a la ciudad de San Diego, exige que cambie la política su Departamento de Policía que permite la colección de ADN de menores sin consentimiento de los padres

Feb 15, 2017

ACLU Sues City of San Diego, Demands SDPD Change Policy Allowing DNA Collection From Minors Without Parental Consent

Feb 14, 2017

Local civil society and business organizations call on the San Diego City Council to sign amicus brief in Muslim ban suit

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego City Council meets in close session at 10am today. Among items for consideration is the City of Chicago’s request that San Diego join the amicus curiae brief in State of Washington vs. Donald Trump to denounce the U.S. Government’s suspension of refugee admissions and its unconstitutional ban on admissions of citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.

Feb 06, 2017

California Lawmakers Announce Bill to Modernize State’s Discriminatory HIV Criminalization Laws

Feb 02, 2017

ACLU exige documentos sobre la prohibición musulmana de Trump

Feb 02, 2017

ACLU of San Diego Files Demands for Documents on Implementation of Trump’s Muslim Ban

Jan 25, 2017

ACLU of California Statement on Trump Administration’s Discriminatory Executive Orders

Today, President Trump and his new administration confirmed the institution of draconian, punitive, and discriminatory immigration policies that ign

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