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Blue background with white and yellow quote text reads "San Diegans don't need more watchful eyes, they need a helping hand. We urge the San Diego City Council to end the contract with Flock Safety." Quote by Blair Overstreet Central San Diego Organizer ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties.

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 20, 2025

The ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties Launches Local Civic Engagement Campaigns

Nationwide, our communities are experiencing a coordinated attack on our civil rights designed to make us feel overwhelmed and powerless.

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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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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

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

May 06, 2016

¿Ha confiscado la policía sus pertenencias o propriedad?

A mucha gente en California la policía les ha quitado su dinero, carro o propiedades – aunque nunca fueron arrestados o condenados por un crimen. Si esto le ha pasado a usted, compartir su historia puede terminar con las acciones por ganancia en California.

May 06, 2016

Have the police ever taken your property?

Many people in California have had their money, car, and even their home permanently taken by law enforcement – even though they were never arrested or convicted of a crime. If this has happened to you, sharing your story could help end policing for profit in California.

May 05, 2016

Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de California toma primeras medidas importantes para mejorar los servicios de registro del votante

May 05, 2016

California DMV Takes Important First Steps Toward Improving Voter Registration Services

May 02, 2016

ACLU aplaude decisión del Consejo Municipal de invertir todos los ahorros de la Prop 47 en la comunidad

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May 01, 2016

California Voting Rights Resources

Visit LetMeVoteCA.org for the latest information on your voting rights.

Apr 28, 2016

Recursos de los derechos de voto en California

Apr 27, 2016

Deadline to Register to Vote in June Primary

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Apr 26, 2016

ACLU Applauds City Council's Vote to Invest All Prop 47 Savings in the Community

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