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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

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

Mar 24, 2015

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Mar 17, 2015

ACLU Statement on Report Assessing SDPD's Misconduct Policies

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Mar 03, 2015

New Media Strategist

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While we intend to begin reviewing resumes on May 1, 2015, the job will remain open until the right person is found.

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Feb 26, 2015

Familias Separadas por Prácticas Coercitivas de Control Migratorio Podrán Ser Reunidas en los Estados Unidos

Feb 26, 2015

Familias Separadas por Prácticas Coercitivas de Control Migratorio Podrán Ser Reunidas en los Estados Unidos

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Feb 26, 2015

Families Separated By Coercive Immigration Practices May Be Reunited in U.S.

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Feb 24, 2015

San Diego ACLU Weighs In on SDPD's Race Data Report

Feb 18, 2015

Is there a risk when applying for an AB 60 driver license?

Feb 13, 2015

Spring-Summer Legal Intake Volunteer Opportunities

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I. Legal Intake Volunteer - Calexico (Tuesdays)

Position Description: Part-time position every Tuesday (all day). Assisting attorneys with the 'Access to Justice and Freedom for Immigrants in Isolated Detention Centers Project' Duties will include conducting intake interviews for Spanish-speaking detainees who do not have access to legal counsel at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility in Calexico and entering information into database; preparing for and assisting with legal orientation program and 'Know Your Rights' presentations at the detention center.

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