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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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

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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

Important Ruling on Immigrants' Right to Be Free from Arbitrary Detention

Border fence along the U.S.-Mexico border.

 

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Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Castro "Terrorism" Label is Echoed by U.S.

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Court Grants Class-Action Status to Mentally Ill Immigrant Detainees

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Judge Approves Homeless Property Class Action Settlement

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SAN DIEGO – More than two years after a series of aggressive raids in which city workers seized and summarily destroyed the possessio

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However Hateful, Koala Parody is Protected Speech

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H-E-L-L-O: Students Have a Right to Privacy in Their Cell Phones

A new ACLU of California report helps schools have the tools to respect the privacy rights of students, but limit the use of cell phones on campuses.
New ACLU of California Report
The ACLU of California has created a new report to help schools limit the use of cell phones on thei

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VETERANS' DAY

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Liberties at Night!

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