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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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Jan 23, 2026

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

Jul 21, 2016

CBP Settles Lawsuit with ACLU Client Who Endured Invasive Cavity Searches

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Jul 14, 2016

Nuevo Marco de Historia y Ciencia Social de California Adoptado por la Mesa Directiva de Educación

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Jul 14, 2016

New California History-Social Science Framework Approved by State Ed Board

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Jul 06, 2016

ACLU Report Details How U.S. Failed Deported Vets

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Jul 06, 2016

Informe de la ACLU detalla cómo EE.UU. les ha fallado a los veteranos deportados

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Jun 28, 2016

Sesión de la Corte Suprema más liberal de lo que se esperaba, opina la ACLU

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Jun 27, 2016

Thousands of Kids Now Covered in Lawsuit over Lack of Legal Representation in Immigration Proceedings

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Jun 27, 2016

Whole Woman’s Health vs. Hellerstedt

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Jun 27, 2016

Miles de niños ahora están cubiertos por demanda que impugna la falta de representación legal en procesos migratorios

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