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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

Dec 03, 2015

Unconstitutional Termination of UCSD Student Media Funding

As explained in a letter sent by the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, UCSD's student council must reverse its unconstitutional decision to terminate funding for all student media because of a single article in The Koala, which is published by a student organization that receives funding from campus activity fees on the same basis as many other organizations.

Nov 23, 2015

Court Rules San Diego DA’s Denial of Sentencing Relief to Juveniles Unlawful

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Nov 19, 2015

The "American Security Against Foreign Enemies" Act is Un-American

Nov 19, 2015

La Ley “Seguridad Estadounidense contra Enemigos Extranjeros” es antiestadounidense

Nov 17, 2015

ACLU: Es objetivamente incorrecto culpar a refugiados del terror del cual huyen

Nov 17, 2015

ACLU: It's Factually Wrong to Blame Refugees for Terror They're Fleeing

Nov 13, 2015

El mismo circo de la pena de muerte…en un día distinto

Nov 13, 2015

The Same Death Penalty Circus… Just a Different Day

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Nov 12, 2015

ACLU: CBP Body-Camera Announcement Fails to Address Accountability Crisis

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