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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

Oct 25, 2012

ACLU to Testify at the United Nations On Human Rights Abuses at the U.S.–Mexico Border

Oct 25, 2012

Freedom of Speech Upheld in ACLU Lawsuit Against Escondido

Oct 25, 2012

Agentes fronterizos acosan a estadounidenses por tomar fotos, amenazan con destruir las cámaras

Oct 24, 2012

Border Agents Harass Americans Taking Pictures, Threaten to Smash Cameras

Oct 23, 2012

Know Your Rights: A Californian's Guide to Voting!

If you feel like your right to vote has been threatened or violated, please email us at letmevote@aclusandiego.org.

Learn About Voter Suppression Across the Nation
Almost 50 years after the Voting Rights Act was enacted to put an end to widespread discriminatory voting practices that were disenfranchising millions of people, we again are seeing a nationwide attack on the right to vote. As Laura Murphy, director of the ACLU's Washington Legislative Office puts it, “Feels like we are back in 1965 again.” Learn more about how we can combat this effort on our national website.

Oct 18, 2012

Federal Appeals Court Declares “Defense of Marriage Act” Unconstitutional

Oct 12, 2012

San Diego ACLU Statement on Potential SDGE Gag Order

Oct 10, 2012

ACLU Victory: No More Shackles on Pregnant Prisoners

Oct 01, 2012

ACLU Wins Fight to Protect Constitutional Right to Free Public Education in California

(Los Angeles)-The American Civil Liberties Union of California and the law firm Morrison & Foerster LLP today announced that they would dismiss a class action lawsuit filed against the State of California on behalf of public school students who had been charged fees as a condition of taking academic courses. The announcement follows Governor Jerry Brown’s September 29th signing of Assembly Bill 1575 (AB 1575), a bill authored by Assemblymember Ricardo Lara and sponsored by the ACLU of California.

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