ACLU SoCal
@aclusocal.bsky.social
A nonprofit, nonpartisan, legal and advocacy 501(c)(4) organization that defends rights for all.
The world is watching the United States government attack the constitutional and human rights of its own people. We will hold the Trump administration accountable, whether they show up to defend their human rights record or not.
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The world is watching the United States government attack the constitutional and human rights of its own people. We will hold the Trump administration accountable, whether they show up to defend their human rights record or not.
We will not allow city councils, school boards or the administration to suppress our freedom of speech. We stand with @chriswarcraft.bsky.social and all others who dare to speak out.
August 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
We will not allow city councils, school boards or the administration to suppress our freedom of speech. We stand with @chriswarcraft.bsky.social and all others who dare to speak out.
Today, we argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to deny the government’s stay (which would pause the TRO). We’re hopeful the Ninth Circuit keeps the district court’s order in place and continue to protect the right to move and live free from discrimination for all community members.
July 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Today, we argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to deny the government’s stay (which would pause the TRO). We’re hopeful the Ninth Circuit keeps the district court’s order in place and continue to protect the right to move and live free from discrimination for all community members.
Because we keep us safe.
In his first week, our new Executive Director Chandra Bhatnagar reminds us what’s truly extraordinary about this moment: the courage of Angelenos to do what’s right.
In his first week, our new Executive Director Chandra Bhatnagar reminds us what’s truly extraordinary about this moment: the courage of Angelenos to do what’s right.
July 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Because we keep us safe.
In his first week, our new Executive Director Chandra Bhatnagar reminds us what’s truly extraordinary about this moment: the courage of Angelenos to do what’s right.
In his first week, our new Executive Director Chandra Bhatnagar reminds us what’s truly extraordinary about this moment: the courage of Angelenos to do what’s right.
We’re in court now seeking a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to prohibit the federal government from conducting immigration enforcement stops through racial profiling.
Trump’s campaign of terrorizing our communities must end now.
Trump’s campaign of terrorizing our communities must end now.
July 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We’re in court now seeking a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to prohibit the federal government from conducting immigration enforcement stops through racial profiling.
Trump’s campaign of terrorizing our communities must end now.
Trump’s campaign of terrorizing our communities must end now.
Last week, we sued DHS for abducting and disappearing residents across Southern California.
We won’t stop until we all can move freely and safely through our communities.
We won’t stop until we all can move freely and safely through our communities.
July 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Last week, we sued DHS for abducting and disappearing residents across Southern California.
We won’t stop until we all can move freely and safely through our communities.
We won’t stop until we all can move freely and safely through our communities.
Earlier this year, over 1,000 incarcerated firefighters contributed significantly to combating wildfires in Southern California, despite making between $5-$10 per day and often being barred from future firefighting careers due to their criminal record.
May 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Earlier this year, over 1,000 incarcerated firefighters contributed significantly to combating wildfires in Southern California, despite making between $5-$10 per day and often being barred from future firefighting careers due to their criminal record.
Good news: A federal court barred Border Patrol from stopping and arresting people using practices that violate the Constitution. We shouldn't have to live our lives in fear of being stopped by ICE. @ufw.bsky.social @aclu.org @aclu-norcal.bsky.social @sdicaclu.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Good news: A federal court barred Border Patrol from stopping and arresting people using practices that violate the Constitution. We shouldn't have to live our lives in fear of being stopped by ICE. @ufw.bsky.social @aclu.org @aclu-norcal.bsky.social @sdicaclu.bsky.social
UPDATE: 15 people have now died in the L.A. County jails this year. Enough is enough.
Join us and our partners in calling on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to close Men's Central Jail as promised six years ago.
Join us and our partners in calling on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to close Men's Central Jail as promised six years ago.
April 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
UPDATE: 15 people have now died in the L.A. County jails this year. Enough is enough.
Join us and our partners in calling on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to close Men's Central Jail as promised six years ago.
Join us and our partners in calling on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to close Men's Central Jail as promised six years ago.
February 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
To the Department of “Homeland Security,” we’ll see you in court.
February 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
To the Department of “Homeland Security,” we’ll see you in court.