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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Federal Court Blocks Unlawful Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Southern California

Ruling requires federal agents to assess escape risk before making a warrantless arrest and also certifies case as class action
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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

Information about California's AB 60 Driver's Licenses

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ACLU Expands Advocacy in Sacramento

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ACLU Holiday Shopping Guide

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Senate Torture Report Shows Need for Accountability

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ACLU Calls on San Marcos School to Redirect Fundraiser to a Nonreligious Group

David Loy, legal director of the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, and author of the letter that alerted the school to the constitutional issue, responded by saying, "As always, we are pleased to reach a mutually agreeable solution without litigation. I am satisfied that the school and district understand the serious issues raised. Though I don't dispute the school's intent was worthy, a public school must avoid the effect, intentional or not, of giving aid to religion. This principle keeps government out of the business of religion, as our founders intended."

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Dec. 8, 2014 - While commending a middle school’s public spirit, the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties raised serious concerns about the school’s sponsorship of fundraising for a religious organization. As stated on San Marcos Middle School’s website, the school is “partnering” with Kids Around the World, which “exists to reach children around the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” to raise $3,500 to provide meals for children in Tanzania.

Acknowledging it is “a worthy goal” to provide for needy children, David Loy, legal director of

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Los oficiales de inmigración ordenando deportaciones ilegales sin audiencias, encuentra ACLU

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Immigration Officers Ordering Illegal Deportations without Hearings, Finds ACLU

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