Press Releases

Oct 14, 2021

California Activists Sue Marin County Sheriff for Illegally Sharing Drivers’ License Plate Data With ICE, CBP and Other Out-of-State Agencies

Immigrants’ Privacy, Security Threatened by Sheriff’s Practice, Which Violates California Law
Sep 30, 2021

ACLU Statement on Biden Administration’s Pending Memo to Re-Terminate Controversial “Remain in Mexico" Program

In anticipation of the new memo, the ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLUF-SDIC) today issued the following statement:
Sep 21, 2021

ACLU Urges Biden Administration to Cut Ties With Private Prison Operation in Downtown San Diego

For-Profit Operator of Western Region Detention Facility in San Diego, GEO, has a Plan to Circumvent Biden’s Executive Order to End Renewals of Contracts With Private Prison Companies.
Sep 16, 2021

ACLU Constitution Day Program Offers Unique Platform for Youth Voices

Local ACLU Provides Virtual Space for Students to Express Insights, Ideas About Their Civil Rights and Freedoms.
Sep 01, 2021

ACLU Returns to Court Seeking Access to Counsel for People Forced to Remain in Mexico Under MPP

Today, the ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLUF-SDIC) asked the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to reinstate an order that guaranteed access to counsel to people seeking asylum who were forced to remain in Mexico under the so-called Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)...
Jul 29, 2021

ACLU: Vote No on Governor Recall

Today, the executive directors of the ACLU of Northern California, ACLU of Southern California and ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, and the board chair of ACLU California Action issued a joint statement in strong opposition to the gubernatorial recall.