As we await the Ninth Circuit decision on Trump’s unlawful federalization of California National Guard, the ACLUs of California thank Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta for filing suit to protect the fundamental rights of all Californians and challenge this dangerous abuse of power...

"Punishing people for being poor does not solve the underlying issues driving California’s housing crisis. We call on city and county leaders across the state to reject Governor Newsom’s cruel and inhumane model ordinance." David Trujillo, executive director of ACLU California Action.

Preliminary injunction applies to future Border Patrol operations in the Eastern District of California

Rep. Issa’s lawsuit is an attack on voting rights and fair, accurate elections in nation’s most populous state

CBP’s January immigration raids terrorized communities and tore apart families

On January 15, 2025, LGBTQ+ community organizations, elected officials, and allies came together to reaffirm their shared commitment to protect human rights in the face of the incoming Trump administration.

With Donald Trump’s impending presidency, the California Welcoming Task Force, a binational coalition dedicated to re-envisioning how the U.S. welcomes people seeking asylum safely, is working hard to prepare our communities for significant changes to the immigration system...

As people in southern border states brace for harsh and extreme policies targeting immigrants under a second Trump administration, the American Civil Liberties Union’s Border Humanity Project is launching its “Letters to America” campaign today.

“We remain resolute in our defense of California values”