ACLU of Southern California

BREAKING: A new mural, boldly covering our Los Angeles offices, reminds us of what we dare to create. The mural by @audreychan.studio lifts up Southern Californians past and present who have fought or continue to fight for a better tomorrow by exercising their First Amendment rights, challenging unjust systems of policing and abuses of state power, and demanding dignity and respect for the rights of Black and brown people, immigrants, people unhoused, the LGBTQ+ community and youth. Some also include their family members, who inspire and support them. Swipe to find out who’s in the monumental artwork and learn more at aclusocal.org/care-we-create

What will it take for Gavin Newsom to prioritize our students and their mental health? https://www.aclusocal.org//even-covid-student-mental-healt

What we saw today are not protests we know protests. These violent acts were meant to overthrow the legitimate outcome of a democratic election. Read our statement: https://www.aclusocal.org//aclu-statement-violence-us-capi

Now and always, we will defend the rights and dignity of incarcerated people. Read more: http://ow.ly/kNeb50CJyTr

George Gascón was sworn in to lead the country’s largest district attorney’s office. See our latest report for recommendations based on data from public records requests to increase equity, transparency and accountability in the Los Angeles DA's office: MeetYourDA.org/LADA Link in bio.

How does policing today impact our youth? Join Policy Counsel Amir Whitaker and The Children's Partnership on Weds 12/16 2pm PT to discuss. RSVP for this free event: http://bit.ly/policingharmskids

TPS holders live and work among us in this country. They deserve protection under the law regardless of their country of origin. https://www.kqed.org//weve-been-here-for-so-long-immigrant

We know that this year's election was unlike any other. Here are five takeaways from this election season: https://bit.ly/5ElectionTakeaways

A judge has ordered that #DACA be reinstated and open to new applications. However, the fight isn't over. The next step is a path to citizenship. http://ow.ly/FrS950CEYr1

The Constitution protects all people from racial profiling & warrantless searches, regardless of immigration status. Two years ago, the ACLU SoCal set a clear goal: push Greyhound to refuse CBP access to conduct warrantless searches on buses. And we won. https://bit.ly/3qui6LZ

You have the right to reproductive healthcare.

ICE is trying to deport my husband while I treat COVID patients https://bit.ly/34daBA6

We will not stop looking until we have found every one of the families, no matter how long it takes, Lee Gelernt, ACLU deputy director of immigrants’ rights. https://www.npr.org//parents-of-545-children-separated-at-

The District Attorney is one of the most powerful positions in our criminal legal system, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office is the largest in the country. We believe that it’s possible to have a District Attorney who invests in, prioritizes and listens to the community. We’re voting for our clients, our families, and our future. Who are you voting for? #ACLUVoter #LADA2020

For years, organizations like the ACLU of Southern California and our partners have been working in coalition to reimagine what justice can look like in Los Angeles. Measure J finally gives L.A. a chance to make that vision a reality by providing our communities with meaningful support for our health and economic well-being. Together, we dare to dream of an L.A. County that is whole, healthy and just. Join Reimagine LA and vote YES on Measure J to prioritize health, housing,... and jobs in L.A. County. #NovemberElection Full guide: https://bit.ly/3d63qfM

"When I see you, I see beauty." This #IndigenousPeoplesDay and always, we stand with our indigenous communities.

Property taxes are the largest sources of local revenue for our schools and communities. Large, wealthy corporations have avoided paying their fair share for four decades, hurting quality of life for many California communities. Prop 15 would phase in reassessment of commercial and industrial land and base taxes on the property value at the time of the assessment. This measure maintains all residential property tax protections and would also prohibit state politicians from appropriating, redirecting, transferring, or borrowing Prop 15 funds and would give residents and their elected leaders the power to decide how this new revenue can best serve their local communities. Together with small businesses, state and local leaders, and grassroots organizations, vote #Yeson15 to put Schools and Communities First.

The ACLU SoCal #BoRAwards are LIVE! Tune in: https://bit.ly/3d4szHJ

It's here! The #BoRAwards Virtual Gala is finally here. Tune in tonight at 7PM PDT at https://bit.ly/3d4szHJ

From the start of her career, Barbra Streisand has been a consistent voice for racial and gender equity. We are excited to have Barbra Streisand join us this Sunday at our Bill of Rights Awards Virtual Gala. Head to aclusocal.org/borawards to register for FREE. #borawards

Starring in Oliver Stone’s Snowden was more than just another movie role to Joseph Gordon Levitt. Inspired by Edward Snowden’s actions, @hitrecordjoe wanted to contribute his salary from the movie to the ACLU. He began Are you There Democracy? It's me, The Internet through his production company HITRECORD and the ACLU right after the film's release. We are happy to share that Joseph Gordon Levitt, a 2016 Bill of Rights awardee, will be joining us this Sunday for our virt...ual gala. Head to aclusocal.org/borawards to register for FREE. #borawards

Jane Fonda has been a political magnet for the last 50 years and notes that the ACLU has been with her every step of the way. At our 2017 gala, Martin Sheen called @janefonda a heroic warrior for liberty, justice, and equality. The cast of Grace and Frankie will join us this Sunday at this year’s Bill of Rights Awards Virtual Gala this Sunday October 4th!... Head to aclusocal.org/borawards to RSVP for free. #borawards