News & Commentary

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

Latest Press Release

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

More from the Press

Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

Graphic with black background and red graphic. Photos include a megaphone, a sign that says "ICE doesn't protect ICE kills" and a photo of "Police ICE".

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

Sign that says San Diego says Flock Off!

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

Photo of City of San Diego seal in the city council chambers. An American flag is in the left bottom corner.

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

Mar 10, 2021

CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF SEEKS PROTECTION FOR PEOPLE IN JAILS FROM COVID-19

The ACLUF-SDIC, Community Advocates for Just & Moral Governance (MoGo); and Singleton, Schreiber, McKenzie & Scott, LLP (SSMS) filed a class action lawsuit demanding that San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore take steps to protect people incarcerated in local jails from exposure to COVID-19.

By Edward Sifuentes

Mar 03, 2021

ACLU-SDIC TESTIMONY URGING SD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO MAKE TELEPHONE CALLS FREE IN JAILS

The following was a prepared testimony that urged the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to make telephone calls free in jails. The testimony was delivered to San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Policy Associate Esmeralda Flores on March 2, 2021.

By Esmeralda Flores

Mar 02, 2021

ACLU-SDIC TESTIMONY URGING SD CITY COUNCIL TO SUPPORT PROTECT ORDINANCE

The following is a prepared testimony urging the San Diego City Council to support the PrOTECT ordinance. The testimony was delivered to San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Policy Associate Chelsey Birgisdóttir on February 23, 2021.

Mar 02, 2021

ACLU-SDIC TESTIMONY URGING SD CITY COUNCIL TO REJECT RECOMMENDATION THAT NO MID-YEAR REVISION BE MADE TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET

The following is a prepared testimony urging the San Diego City Council to reject recommendation that no mid-year revision be made to the fiscal year 2021 budget. The testimony was delivered to San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Policy Associate Chelsey Birgisdóttir on February 22, 2021.

Feb 12, 2021

ACLUF-SDIC Letter to Oceanside Planning Commission Regarding Conditional Use Permit Proposals

The following is a letter sent to the Oceanside Planning Commission regarding proposals related to the conditional use permit for Brother Benno’s. A PDF copy of the letter can be found here.

By David Loy

Feb 03, 2021

ACLU-SDIC Prepared Testimony Urging SDUSD to Hire a Recruitment Firm and Center the Community in Superintendent Hiring Process

The following is ACLU-SDIC Policy Associate Savana Doudar’s prepared testimony for the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education meeting on Feb. 2, 2021.

By Savana Doudar

Jan 27, 2021

ACLU-SDIC Testimony Urging SDUSD to Implement a Community-Centered Superintendent Hiring Process

The following is a prepared testimony urging the San Diego Unified School District to implement a community-centered, equitable superintendent hiring process. The testimony was delivered to SDUSD by ACLU-SDIC Policy Associate Savana Doudar on January 26, 2021.

By Savana Doudar

Jan 26, 2021

ACLU-SDIC Testimony to San Diego County Board of Supervisors Opposing the County’s Participation in Operation Stonegarden

The following is a prepared testimony delivered to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Immigrant Rights and Binational Affairs Advocate Esmeralda Flores.

By Esmeralda Flores

Jan 07, 2021

Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court Challenging SDPD’s Prolonged Seizure of Protester’s Cell Phone

Today, the ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLUF-SDIC), Community Advocates for Just and Moral Governance (MoGo), and Singleton Law Firm, APC (SLF), filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the City of San Diego’s prolonged and ongoing seizure of a protester’s cell phone.

By Edward Sifuentes

Stay Informed

By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.