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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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Nov 20, 2025

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

Aug 16, 2020

An Open Letter to California Officials: Housing First

By Eve Garrow

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Aug 10, 2020

Imperial County Board of Supervisors Testimony Supporting The Healthy Equity Resolution, Equity Committee and Data Collection

The following is a prepared testimony in support of the Healthy Equity Resolution, Equity Committee and Data Collection delivered to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors.

By Crystal Quezada

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Aug 05, 2020

COVID-19

We understand that our local, state and federal governments must take certain measures to protect people’s health, safety and well-being during this unprecedented public health emergency. As governments take these emergency measures, they must also safeguard people’s civil rights and liberties as guaranteed by the United States Constitution.

By Edgar Hopida

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Aug 04, 2020

Have you experienced abuses by law enforcement? Call us.

If you have experienced abuse at the hands of law enforcement officers, call us at (619) 398-4486.

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Jul 24, 2020

Border Patrol Violently Assaults Civil Rights and Liberties

Andrea Flores, Former Deputy Director of Policy, ACLU's Equality Division

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Jul 08, 2020

Prepared Testimony to Imperial County Board of Supervisors Regarding Data Collection and Decarceration

The following is a prepared testimony delivered to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors by Crystal Quezada, senior community advocate in Imperial County for the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties. 

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Jun 02, 2020

Prepared Testimony to San Diego City Councilmembers: In Support of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Proposal

The following is a prepared testimony delivered to the San Diego City Council by policy associate, Savana Doudar.

By Savana Doudar

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Jun 01, 2020

ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties Statement of Solidarity with the Black Community and All Who Seek Justice for George Floyd

The ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties stands in solidarity with our Black community and many others who condemn police brutality and demand police accountability and justice. We the People deserve fair policing. The time is now to come together to do the difficult work to ensure that We the People truly means all of us.

By Cheryl Alethia Phelps

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May 21, 2020

Vote by Mail Not Enough, California Must Also Require Minimum Number of In-person Polls for November Elections

By: Brittany Stonesifer @ACLU_NorCal and Christina Fletes @ChristinaFletes

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