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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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Nov 20, 2025

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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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

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

Apr 22, 2014

Online Voter Registration Now Available in 10 Languages

Apr 18, 2014

Across the Digital Divide

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Apr 10, 2014

Guía para Solicitar Ayuda Legal de la ACLU

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Apr 04, 2014

Affordable Care Act: A Primer for Advocates

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Mar 26, 2014

Website Launched to Expose Border-Related Abuse and Litigation

Mar 24, 2014

California to Comply with Voter Registration Law According to Settlement

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Mar 11, 2014

ACLU and PETA Sue San Diego Airport for Rejecting Anti-SeaWorld Ad

Mar 05, 2014

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