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Eddie Meyer, Senior Policy Advocate at the ACLU-SDIC, gives public testimony at the San Diego City Council meeting. He is bald, wears black glasses, is wearing a black suit with a blue collared shirt and a purple tie. At the bottom of the image is a running header, that says "San Diego City Council; Item 330; September 15, 2026". Underneath is another bar that says "Resolution Adopting a Working Definition of Islamophobia as an Educational Tool".

ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – Support for San Diego City Council’s Anti-Muslim Hate Resolution

The following prepared public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC’s support for a resolution advocating for the passage of the Anti-Muslim Hate Resolution. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on September 15, 2026.

By Eddie Meyer

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Nov 5, 2026

ACLU Applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Historic Commutation of All Death Sentences in California

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ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – Support for San Diego County Board of Supervisors Board Letter Regarding AB 2760 to Prohibit Shock Gloves

The following prepared public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC’s support for a Board Letter advocating for the passage of California Assembly Bill 2760. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on September 1, 2026.

By Eddie Meyer

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ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – End City of San Diego’s ALPR Contracts

The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC’s support for ending the City of San Diego’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) system contracts. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council Public Safety Committee meeting by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden Sigua on August 19, 2026.

By Branden Sigua

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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

Aug 31, 2015

Voters Agree: It’s Time to End “Theft by Cop”

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Aug 31, 2015

Support for California’s Death Penalty Is in Rapid Decline

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Aug 31, 2015

Death Penalty Background Flyer

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Aug 31, 2015

Demonstrate Opposition to CA’s Reinstatement of Executions

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Aug 31, 2015

Death Penalty Movie Screening

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Aug 25, 2015

California is Finally Getting Serious about Police Reform

On a daily basis, Americans now see people of color unjustifiably killed by law enforcement. Particularly disheartening is that many of these homicides border on the edge of horrific.

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Aug 25, 2015

California is Finally Getting Serious about Police Reform

On a daily basis, Americans now see people of color unjustifiably killed by law enforcement. Particularly disheartening is that many of these homicides border on the edge of horrific.

By Workhorse Marketing

Aug 25, 2015

ACLU of California Applauds Immigration Bill Package Introduction

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Aug 25, 2015

ACLU of California Applauds Immigration Bill Package Introduction

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