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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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Sep 16, 2026

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

Nov 21, 2014

ACLU Celebrates Announcement of Expanded Relief from Deportation for 5 Million

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Nov 20, 2014

Arizona Residents Sue Border Patrol Over Right to Protest Checkpoint Operations

Nov 20, 2014

Recursos para conocer sus derechos en los retenes de Patrulla Fronteriza

Nov 14, 2014

Is Your Community Making Smart Decisions about Surveillance?

Nov 12, 2014

ACLU Launches Statewide Campaign to Curb Secret Surveillance in California

Nov 07, 2014

Drive California Coalition Welcomes Emergency DMV Regulations

Nov 05, 2014

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

Oct 27, 2014

Ebola and Civil Liberties

Oct 16, 2014

ACLU Statement on Escondido City Council Vote to Reject Youth Facility

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