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ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego County Board of Supervisors Considers CLEAR Ordinance

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for the Civil Liberties Enforcement and Accountability Rules (CLEAR) Ordinance. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Immigrants' Rights Senior Policy Advocate on January 13, 2026.

By Eddie Meyer

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Jan 23, 2026

ACLU-SDIC Launches EmpowerEd: A Three-Track Public Education Series

Amid ongoing federal actions affecting civil rights nationwide, the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLU-SDIC) is launching EmpowerEd: an educational series that provides the public with information on their rights, advocacy tools, and knowledge about existing laws and systems.

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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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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

May 10, 2012

Border Agents Charged with Abusing U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens Alike

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May 10, 2012

Agentes fronterizos acusados de abusar de ciudadanos estadounidenses y extranjeros por igual

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Apr 25, 2012

ACLU Attorneys React to Argument at Supreme Court on Arizona’s Anti-Immigrant Law

Apr 25, 2012

Abogados de ACLU reaccionan a argumento en Corte Suprema sobre la ley antiinmigrante de Arizona

Apr 19, 2012

California Pushes Back on the War on Women

Apr 04, 2012

Surprising Coalition of Free Speech Advocates Join to Protect Marine’s Rights

SAN DIEGO—To protect service members when they comment on issues of public concern, the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties is joining with Gary Kreep and Nathan Oleson, of the United States Justice Foundation, Oathkeepers, J. Mark Brewer, of Brewer & Pritchard, and Herbert W. Titus and William J. Olson, of William J. Olson, P.C., to file a lawsuit today seeking to stop the Marine Corps from discharging Sergeant Gary Stein because he exercised his First Amendment rights.

Apr 03, 2012

Escondido, Last Chance. Show Us Your Papers.

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Apr 02, 2012

ACLU Releases Cell Phone Tracking Documents From 200 Police Departments Nationwide

Mar 30, 2012

Escondido’s Self-Audit Raises More Serious Concerns of Transparency and Accountability

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