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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

May 16, 2016

ACLU Responds to Supreme Court Decision in Zubik v. Burwell

WASHINGTON — The United States Supreme Court today issued an opinion in Zubik v. Burwell that vacates the judgments in the cases before it. It also issued orders vacating the judgments of the decisions in all the contraceptive cases in which certiorari was pending.

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May 13, 2016

ACLU Statement on Gov. Brown’s May Revision

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May 13, 2016

Declaración de la ACLU acerca del ajuste realizado en mayo por el Gobernador Brow

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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.

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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.

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May 05, 2016

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

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May 05, 2016

California DMV Takes Important First Steps Toward Improving Voter Registration Services

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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.

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