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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

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Workers and Advocacy Groups Challenge DHS’s Illegal Warrantless Arrest Policy 

DHS practice amounts to “arrest people and ask questions later.” 
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ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – San Diego City Council Resolution in Support of Somali Community

The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a resolution in support for our Somali community. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Staff Attorney Samantha Itazawa on June 15, 2026.

By Samantha Itazawa

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ACLU-SDIC Public Testimony – Support for Pride Month Resolution at Central Union High School District Board Meeting

The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution. This public comment was delivered before the Central Union High School District Board by ACLU-SDIC Senior Organizer Daniela Vega on June 9, 2026. The resolution passed with a 4-1 vote.

By Daniela Vega

Sign that says San Diego says Flock Off!

ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – City of San Diego Holds Hearing on Approval of FY27 Budget

The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's opposition to the city of San Diego's contracts with Flock Safety and support for services and resources related to youth, libraries, arts, housing, parks and other programs that help San Diegans thrive. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Branden Sigua on June 9, 2026.

By Branden Sigua

Judge Rules that State Must Begin to Dismantle Its 'Pay to Learn' System

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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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