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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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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

ACLU Launches Statewide Campaign to Curb Secret Surveillance in California

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Drive California Coalition Welcomes Emergency DMV Regulations

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ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties Recommendations for November 4th!

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October 28, 2014
YES on Prop 47

On November 4th, Californians have an historic opportunity to put schools before prisons! Vote YES on Prop 47, the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act.

Here’s why this reform matters. By changing the lowest-level, nonviolent crimes, such as simple drug possession and petty theft, from felonies to misdemeanors, Prop 47 will save $1 billion in just the first five years and direct those funds to K-12 schools, victims services, and mental health treatment.

This reform will focus our law enforcement resources on violent and serious crime, and invest prison savings into critical services proven to prevent crime. A vote for Prop 47 is a vote for mo

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Ebola and Civil Liberties

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ACLU Statement on Escondido City Council Vote to Reject Youth Facility

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ACLU apelaciones la denegación de refugio en Escondido

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ACLU of California Commends Gov. Brown for Unaccompanied Migrant Children Bill

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Governor Signs Historic California Fair Sentencing Act!

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Sign of the Times: Free Speech is Still a Thing

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