Holding our government accountable is not a crime, but we’ve seen local California police stop and question people for exercising their right to record DHS agents in their communities.

This week, your California lawmaker will vote on a bill that will move the state towards ending the housing and houselessness crisis statewide. California’s housing crisis affects everyone, and AB 1165 offers a smart path forward. action.aclu.org/send-message...

California’s at a crossroads. Trump’s devastating cuts to health care & housing are going to devastate our communities. Join us for a virtual teach-in next Wednesday on December 10 to explore what's at stake and what actions we can take right now. RSVP: bit.ly/housingxhealth

SB 634 makes it clear: cities cant block life-saving outreach & services for people experiencing homelessness. Without services + housing, there is no real path forward. #SB634 #EndHomelessness @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social tinyurl.com/4nyschsr

The Oct 13 deadline for @governor.ca.gov to sign or veto legislation is growing ever closer. His office needs to hear support for our priority legislation. Take action today: Call & ask him to support #SB418 — Equal Access to Care for All — by @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social#SB418 It's time to #SealTheDeal

We're just over two weeks away from the Oct 13 deadline for @governor.ca.gov to sign or veto legislation. His office needs to hear support for our priority legislation. Today's ask: Call & ask him to support #SB59 — The Transgender Privacy Act — by @scottwiener.bsky.social#SB59 It's time to #SealTheDeal

We’re in court today fighting for Mohsen Mahdawi and Rümeysa Öztürk. Mohsen and Rümeysa were released from ICE detention on bail after they were detained by the Trump administration in retaliation for their speech in support of Palestinian human rights. The First Amendment protects all of us.

NEW: We filed a brief in support of a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s unprecedented attacks on academic freedom at Columbia University. The First Amendment doesn't allow the president to force a university to censor its teaching, research, and faculty to align with his ideology.

Mario Guevara has been detained by ICE for more than 100 days in retaliation for his reporting — even though a judge ordered his release on bond. An immigration court just ruled Mario could be deported at any moment. ICE must free him now.

Yesterday's Supreme Court decision endangers our communities and subjects people to immigration stops simply because of the color of their skin, occupation, or the language they speak. This fight isn't over. Our right to live free from racial profiling is fundamental.

The First Amendment protects our right to record ICE officers and law enforcement in public, whether Secretary Noem likes it or not.

No matter what uniform they wear, federal agents and military troops on our streets are bound by the Constitution. For more information, go to aclu.org/deployment_kyr.

This bill is coming up for a floor vote. Take action today: action.aclu.org/send-message...

As the administration continues to threaten the fabric of our democracy, we urge the courts to continue safeguarding our rights.

In a victory for Californians – and everyone who has rallied against Trump's unlawful military deployments, a federal judge rejected the administration's assertion that it could deploy troops anywhere government personnel or federal property could be harmed.

Our communities deserve to be safe and free from military intimidation. Today, a federal court rightly rejected the Trump administration's deployment of troops in Los Angeles.

‼️Tell CA Senators to end the privatization of public defense. California allows counties to privatize public defense via flat-fee contracts with private lawyers or firms, leading to worse representation, higher incarceration, and less safe communities.

Sean Geary struggled with shelter after losing his RV. Here’s why he opposes AB 630. We urge California lawmakers to vote NO. calmatters.org/commentary/2...

Public records from the past few years show that out of the hundreds of Californians who were disfigured by attack dogs: ⚠️Most were unarmed, ⚠️About half exhibited signs of mental crisis before the dog was released, ⚠️And many were suspected only of a minor offense, or no offense at all.

SB 707 "would be a step toward government solely by teleconference, in which members of the public and press might never see meetings in person, never be able to approach board members with questions or suggestions..." www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/08/e...

Tell your CA legislator to protect the right to help your community members. Despite the rising cost of living, some cities in California have moved to criminalize acts of compassion: 1️⃣ In El Cajon, 12 people were cited simply for sharing food with unhoused community members. 🧵

🚩Job alert: We are seeking a Legislative Director. This position will be responsible for advancing the ACLU’s broad civil liberties policy agenda before the state legislature and state agencies. Apply + details: aclucalaction.org/2025/07/job-...

AB 400 will lock in the abusive use of police attack dogs in California. The bill was written by police lobbyists working to undermine true reform of the use of police attack dogs which have mauled and disfigured thousands of Californians. Take action: action.aclu.org/send-message...

"AB 379 would make innocent Californians, including non-citizens, vulnerable to arrest and prosecution, for example, for beckoning to, contacting, or attempting to contact or stop pedestrians or other motorists because they are having car trouble." capitolweekly.net/dem-anti-pro...

This year’s #CABudget includes ZERO funding for houselessness and very little funding for housing – we need a bold vision so let’s get to work! Missed our webinar on how to end houselessness in 12 years and make housing affordable for all by 2050? Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW3c...

BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled public schools must allow opt-outs from any lesson parents believe will interfere with their child's religious development, including LGBTQ-themed materials. This will make it difficult for public schools to teach lessons that may trigger religious objections.

BREAKING: We're filing a new class-action lawsuit to challenge President Trump's lawsuit restricting birthright citizenship. The 14th Amendment is clear: Every child born on U.S. soil is a citizen, whether the president likes it or not.

The Supreme Court just issued a ruling that limits the ability of courts to block unconstitutional actions by the Trump administration, like his executive order that aims to get rid of the 14th Amendment. We're filing a class-action lawsuit to protect birthright citizenship.

Next Tuesday, July 1, join our organizing team’s monthly immigration webinar. We'll make sense of the latest headlines and share tangible ways that everyone can take action to stand with immigrants. Habrá interpretación en español disponible. RSVP here:

More: www.aclusocal.org/en/press-rel... @aclu.org

BREAKING: We just sued the Department of Homeland Security over their use of excessive force against protesters, reporters and legal observers. Exercising our rights to free speech should never be met with retaliatory attacks by federal agents. We’ll see you in court, DHS.

"It is heartbreaking to see so much suffering in our community, caused by those who have sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution. Yet, among the pain, I also see hope." — ACLU SoCal Chief Legal and Advocacy Officer Victor Leung

Get the tools you need to be an advocate for housing justice. Come learn how to plug into the movement for housing budget justice + how to support the California Housing Justice Act. With looming federal budget cuts, now is the time to push our state to lead. Register: bit.ly/cabudgettraining

We are deeply concerned by today's ruling allowing federal control of CA National Guard without state consent. This dangerous precedent undermines state sovereignty and constitutional rights. We urge Congress and the public to reject the normalization of military intervention in civilian affairs.

We will continue to support and help strengthen the California laws and policies that affirm trans young people’s right to be authentically themselves.

The attacks on essential health care for trans young people are part of an attempt to erase scapegoated communities from public life. Families, doctors, and patients deserve trust, respect, and privacy as they make medical decisions without political interference.

Though today’s SCOTUS decision is devastating for trans people across the country, California law still protects the rights of trans youth to access the care they need. Trans young people thrive when we all build a gender-affirming future they can see themselves in.

Read today's statement from the ACLUs of California: www.aclunc.org/news/califor...

As we await the Ninth Circuit decision on Trump’s unlawful federalization of the CA National Guard, we thank @governor.ca.gov and @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov for protecting the rights of all Californians by challenging this dangerous abuse of power that threatens core democratic principles.

🚩Just 0.5% of California's budget goes to housing and homelessness. Become an advocate to for housing! Join us to learn how to plug into the fight for housing budget justice and support The California Housing Justice Act (AB 1165). 🔗Register: bit.ly/cabudgettraining

Send a message to ICE: Free Mahmoud Khalil NOW. action.aclu.org/send-message...

President Trump's threats to deploy the military beyond Los Angeles is another clear abuse of power — but we won't be silenced.

President Trump is trying to write himself a blank check to use the military to stifle dissent and target immigrants anywhere in the country. Tell your members of Congress to take action NOW.

🚩Job alert: We are seeking a Director of Strategic Communications. This position will be responsible for leading the ACLU’s legislative strategic communications in California. Learn more & apply by July 11: aclucalaction.org/2025/06/dire...

The Trump Administration's forcible removal of Senator Padilla today is un-American and unacceptable. Our elected officials have a right — and a duty — to conduct oversight of President Trump's abuses of power. As much as the administration wants to silence dissent, we the people won't back down.

Senator Padilla wasn't the first elected official to face intimidation from the Trump administration for doing his job, but he must be the last. Tell DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel to put an end to these abuses of power immediately.

We are alarmed but not surprised that the administration’s goons accosted and handcuffed a sitting U.S. senator at a press conference in L.A. today, given federal agents’ ongoing, reprehensible and inhumane treatment of immigrant Californians. The people are watching, and we will rise.

Nevertheless, we joined 40+ orgs, including @aclucalaction.bsky.social @californialabor.bsky.social @datasociety.bsky.social @nelp.org @eff.org, in a letter highlighting the harms that the current proposed regulations would bring to workers and consumers. Check it out: techequity.us/2025/06/04/t...

Our coalition of labor and civil society groups has advocated continuously for strong regulations that protect worker and consumer privacy and dignity, but our calls have been left unanswered.