Blue background with white and yellow quote text reads "San Diegans don't need more watchful eyes, they need a helping hand. We urge the San Diego City Council to end the contract with Flock Safety." Quote by Blair Overstreet Central San Diego Organizer ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties.

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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The ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties Launches Local Civic Engagement Campaigns

Nationwide, our communities are experiencing a coordinated attack on our civil rights designed to make us feel overwhelmed and powerless.
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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

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ACLU-SDIC Testimony – Vista City Council Considers the Community Safety and Due Process Resolution

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for the Vista Community Safety and Due Process Resolution. This testimony was delivered before the Vista City Council by ACLU-SDIC Managing Policy Director Nalini Gupta on November 18, 2025.
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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

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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

ACLU Appeals Escondido Planning Commission’s Shelter Denial

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ACLU Apela el Rechazo de un Albergue por el Comité de Planeación y Uso de Suelo de Escondido

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Madre de Joven Mexicano Asesinado en Frontera Inicia Demanda Encontra Patrulla Fronteriza

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Madre de Joven Mexicano Asesinado en Frontera Inicia Demanda Encontra Patrulla Fronteriza

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Mother of Slain Mexican Teen Sues U.S. Border Patrol Agents

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Taide Elena, grandmother of Jose Antonio, at a protest in Nogales. Photo by Josh Morgan, Tucson Weekly.

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ACLU supports an increased minimum wage!

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2014 Fall Legal Internship Opportunities

ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties
2014 Bilingual Legal Internship
PO Box 87131
San Diego, CA 92138-7131
DEADLINE: August 29, 2014

We encourage applicants to send materials as soon as possible, but applications will be accepted until the deadline. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job posting.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply.
2014 Police Practices Legal Intern
Position Description: Part-time fall position(s). Minimum 10 to 15 hours per week.Duties will include reviewing public records and interviewing community members about problems they have had with law enforcement officers in San Diego for purpose of developing litigation concerning policies and practices of local law enforcement.

Internships are unpaid: However, the ACLU is willing to discuss cooperating with students in the grant application process.

Qualifications: Second and third year law students with a demonstrated commitment to public interest work are preferred.

Application Procedure: Individuals interested in applying for a legal internship at the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties should send a cover letter, a resume, an unofficial transcript, the names and telephone numbers of two references, and a legal writing sample by email to jdauteuil@aclusandiego.org or by mail to:

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Community Meetings - Assessing San Diego Police

Tuesday, July 22, 2014
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tubman/Chavez Multicultural Center
415 Euclid Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sherman Heights Community Center
2258 Island Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Diego, CA 92102
In the column to the right, you will find flyers for each event in both English and Spanish. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 619-548-5464 or email cgriffin@aclusandiego.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ACLU Challenges Government’s ‘Suspicious Activity Report’ Program

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