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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

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June 9, 2026

Workers and Advocacy Groups Challenge DHS’s Illegal Warrantless Arrest Policy 

DHS practice amounts to “arrest people and ask questions later.” 
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ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – San Diego City Council Resolution in Support of Somali Community

The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a resolution in support for our Somali community. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Staff Attorney Samantha Itazawa on June 15, 2026.

By Samantha Itazawa

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ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – Support for Pride Month Resolution at Central Union High School District Board Meeting

The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution. This public comment was delivered before the Central Union High School District Board by ACLU-SDIC Senior Organizer Daniela Vega on June 9, 2026. The resolution passed with a 4-1 vote.

By Daniela Vega

Sign that says San Diego says Flock Off!

ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – City of San Diego Holds Hearing on Approval of FY27 Budget

The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's opposition to the city of San Diego's contracts with Flock Safety and support for services and resources related to youth, libraries, arts, housing, parks and other programs that help San Diegans thrive. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden Sigua on June 9, 2026.

By Branden Sigua

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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Apr 28, 2016

Recursos de los derechos de voto en California

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