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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

May 16, 2014

Conoce Tus Derechos Durante y Después de un Desastre

May 16, 2014

Líderes comunitarios molestos con falla del condado para proporcionar información vital en varios lenguajes durante tiempo de desastre

May 15, 2014

Rights Leaders Urge County to Provide Emergency Info in Multiple Languages

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May 14, 2014

Know Your Rights During San Diego's Wildfires

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May 13, 2014

Blacks Twice as Likely to be Stopped, Three Times as Likely to be Searched

May 09, 2014

California Congressmembers Push Back on DHS over Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants

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About the Drive California Coalition
Drive California is comprised of a wide range of civil and immigrants’ rights organizations working to ensure to successful implementation of California’s landmark drivers’ license program for immigrants. Members include, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles (AAAJ-LA), the American Civil Liberties Union of California (ACLU-CA), the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA), Council on American-Islamic Relations California (CAIR-CA), Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC), Justice for Immigrants Coalition in San Bernardino (JFIC), Pacific Institute for Community Organization (PICO), Presente, the Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN), and TODEC – Training Occupational Development Educating Communities.

Members of California's Congressional Delegation Who Signed On to Rep. Vargas's Letter

Rep. Juan Vargas (51st CD)
Rep. Xavier Becerra (34th CD)
Rep. Julia Brownley (26th CD)
Rep. Tony Cárdenas (29th CD)
Rep. Judy Chu (32nd CD)
Rep. Sam Farr (20th CD)
Rep. Janice Hahn (44th CD)
Rep. Mike Honda (17th CD)
rep. Jared Huffman (2nd CD)
Rep. Barbara Lee (13th CD)
Rep. Alan Lowenthal (47th CD)
Rep. Doris Matsui (6th CD)
Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod (35th CD)
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (40th CD)
Rep. Loretta Sanchez (46th CD)
Rep. Adam Schiff (28th CD)
Rep. Eric Swalwell (15th CD)
Rep. Mark Takano (41st CD)
Rep. Mike Thompson (5th CD)

May 09, 2014

DMV Releases Draft Regulations on Driver's Licenses under AB 60

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released draft regulations today that outline the potential process and requirements necessary for undocumented immigrants living in California to apply for driver licenses.
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May 09, 2014

Congresistas de California rechazan decisión del DHS acerca de las licencias de conducir para los inmigrantes

May 07, 2014

Judge Says State Unconstitutionally Stripped Thousands of Their Right to Vote

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