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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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Oct 29, 2026

Federal Court Blocks Unlawful Suspicionless, Racially Discriminatory Immigration Stops in Central District of California

Ruling orders government agents to stop policy of stops based on racial stereotyping.

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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

Oct 19, 2021

Prepared Testimony Urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to Support Data-Driven Approach to Public Safety

The following is a prepared testimony urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to support Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer’s proposed data-driven approach to public safety. ACLU-SDIC Policy Advocate Esmeralda Flores delivered the testimony on October 19, 2021.

Aug 03, 2021

Letter to City of Oceanside on Policies and Practices of LGBTQ Inclusion at Homeless Shelter

We write today to urge the City of Oceanside to establish inclusive policies and practices governing the operation of its new government-funded homeless shelter.

Jun 29, 2021

ACLU-SDIC Testimony to the San Diego City Council, CPE Report

The following is a prepared testimony urging the San Diego City Council to take meaningful action and pass the PrOTECT ordinance. The testimony was delivered to the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Deputy Advocacy Director Christie Hill on June 29, 2021.

Jun 29, 2021

Charles A. Bird: A Remembrance

We lost a quiet but fierce champion of justice last week. Charles A. Bird died June 21, 2021 after a long illness. Charlie was many things—a brilliant lawyer, an avid outdoorsman devoted to his wife Charlotte, a bar and community leader, a believer in freedom of conscience…

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Jun 16, 2021

ACLU-SDIC Testimony to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Evening Budget Hearing

The following is a prepared testimony urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to oppose additional funding for 114 sworn law enforcement officers and jail construction projects. The testimony was delivered to the Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Immigrant Rights and Binational Affairs Advocate Esmeralda Flores on June 16, 2021.

Jun 08, 2021

ACLU-SDIC Testimony to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in Support of Creating an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

The following is a prepared testimony urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to create an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The testimony was delivered to the Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Immigrant Rights and Binational Affairs Advocate Esmeralda Flores on June 8, 2021.

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May 04, 2021

ACLU-SDIC Testimony Urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to Invest in an Immigrant Legal Defense Program

The following is a prepared testimony urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to invest in an Immigrant Legal Defense Program. The testimony was delivered to the Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Immigrant Rights and Binational Affairs Advocate Esmeralda Flores on May 4, 2021.

Apr 20, 2021

ACLU Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

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Apr 13, 2021

ACLU-SDIC TESTIMONY URGING SD CITY COUNCIL TO PASS PrOTECT ORDINANCE

The following was a prepared testimony that urged the San Diego City Council to pass the PrOTECT ordinance. The testimony was delivered to San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Policy Associate Chelsey Birgisdottir on April 13, 2021.

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