News & Commentary
ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Considers CLEAR Ordinance
By Eddie Meyer
ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego City Council Considers Whether to Continue Surveillance Use Policies
By Blair Overstreet
ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Considers Drafting CLEAR Ordinance
By Brisa Velazquez
ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego City Council Considers Due Process & Safety Ordinance
By Brisa Velazquez
ACLU letter tells Imperial County Registrar of Voters to ensure all election materials are available in Spanish
On May 18, 2022, the ACLU sent a letter to the Imperial County Registrar of Voters reinforcing that all election-related materials must be available in Spanish, highlighting deficiencies and making recommendations for improving language access.
The Fight to Defend all Californians’ Access to Abortion Continues—No Matter What SCOTUS Decides
Californians’ right to bodily autonomy—to make decisions over one’s own life and future—is a deeply held value in our diverse state. This includes the right to abortion.
ACLUF-SDIC Letter to Imperial County Board of Supervisors Regarding Concerns About Language Access During Public Meetings
On January 12, 2022, the ACLUF-SDIC sent a letter to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors in response to community concerns about the lack of language access during board meetings for people who do not speak English.
ACLU-SDIC Testimony to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors TRUTH Act Forum 2021
The sheriff’s department’s ongoing voluntary entanglement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does the opposite. The sheriff’s department routinely, directly and indirectly, transfers county residents into immigration custody.
ACLU-SDIC Statement Regarding San Diego County Board of Supervisors Public Comment Rule Changes
The right to petition one’s government is a constitutionally protected right. This is because public engagement and robust debate are essential to a healthy democracy. Therefore, it is imperative that our public meeting rules do not undermine the people’s right to participate.
Carta a la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Imperial Sobre el Plan de Responsabilidad de Control Local
El 22 de septiembre, 2021, le enviamos una carta a la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Imperial en la que expresamos nuestras inquietudes sobre el Plan de Responsabilidad de Control Local (por sus siglas en inglés, LCAP) para 2021-22 del Calexico Unified School District (CUSD)
Letter to the Imperial County Office of Education Expressing Concerns About 2021-22 CUSD Local Control and Accountability Plan
Based on discussions with local stakeholders and a review of the CUSD’s plan, we’ve identified deficiencies that will unlawfully deny equitable educational opportunities, services and outcomes for students with high needs.
Prepared Testimony Urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to Support Data-Driven Approach to Public Safety
The following is a prepared testimony urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to support Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer’s proposed data-driven approach to public safety. ACLU-SDIC Policy Advocate Esmeralda Flores delivered the testimony on October 19, 2021.
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