ACLU of Northern California

10/08/2026

Allies of Donald Trump are trying to restrict who gets to vote in California to give their party an advantage. Don’t be fooled. That’s the whole point of Proposition 39. It adds new ID requirements that could disqualify perfectly eligible voters.

Changed your name recently? Are you a senior who let your license expire after you stopped driving? Or are you a naturalized citizen? If Prop 39 passes, you could suddenly find yourself unable to cast a ballot in future elections.

Vote NO on Prop 39 in the Nov. 3 election. Stand up for all of our voting rights!

Paid for by ACLU of Northern California Issues Committee. Ad Committee’s Top Funder: ACLU Foundation of Northern California.

10/07/2026

Conozca sus derechos si los agentes de inmigración llegan a su casa, lo detienen mientras conduce o mientras camina por la calle.

Siempre tienes derecho a guardar silencio. No es necesario que responda preguntas sobre dónde nació, si es ciudadano estadounidense o cómo ingresó al país.

Asegúrese de que su familia conozca su número de registro de extranjero (A-Number), para que puedan localizarle si le detienen.

Para denunciar actividades de control migratorio en el Valle Central, llame a la línea directa de respuesta rápida: (559) 206-0151.

Conoce sus derechos: https://www.aclunorcal.org/know-your-rights/conozca-sus-derechos-agentes-de-migraci-n-en-tu-puerta/

10/07/2026

Episode 1 of our new podcast MAKE the CASE is available now!

Our first guest is Abdi Soltani, executive director of the ACLU of Northern California. He lays out the coordinated campaign of attacks we’re seeing on free and fair elections in California and nationwide, and explains how the ACLU is working to defend this critical constitutional right as we approach a consequential midterm election.

Listen now at https://www.aclunorcal.org/make-the-case/ and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

10/06/2026

In 1980, ACLU NorCal sued when a San Jose high school principal refused to let a gay teen bring a male date to the senior prom. Our lawsuit argued that the decision violated the student’s rights under the state and federal constitutions.

Racing against the clock, attorneys stayed up all night. On the morning of the prom, the court said the school couldn’t stop our client from bringing his chosen date.

“It’s my prom just as much as anybody else’s,” said the teen, who had a fabulous time.

You can explore California's civil rights and civil liberties history in the ACLU News archives at https://exhibits.stanford.edu/aclu-norcal-news/

10/06/2026

Our new podcast MAKE the CASE goes behind the scenes of legal fights involving some of the most consequential questions of our time — from privacy and free speech to voting, immigration, and police accountability.

In candid conversations with ACLU attorneys and organizers, we unpack what’s at stake, why the ACLU gets involved, and whose rights could be affected.

Listen to MAKE the CASE at https://www.aclunorcal.org/make-the-case/ or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

10/06/2026

All registered California voters will receive a ballot in the mail. Fill yours out early and, if possible, drop it off at a certified drop box. Returning your ballot by mail is fine, too, but send it early!

Not yet registered? Find out how at https://registertovote.ca.gov

10/01/2026

Now is the right time to make your plan to vote.

Our guide to voting in California has answers to all your questions about registering, voting, and making sure your ballot is counted. Find it at aclunorcal.org/vote-ca

09/23/2026

The Trump administration is employing every tactic in the authoritarian playbook to cling to power. Here in California, Trump allies have sponsored Proposition 39 — a voter ID ballot measure whose sole purpose is to make it harder for millions of eligible Californians to cast a ballot.

Vote NO on Prop 39.

Remember the number: 39. And vote No in November.

09/18/2026

The National Institutes of Health, the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research, is allowing political ideology to override scientific expertise in determining which projects receive federal funding.

This is censorship and we sued to stop it.

Read more at https://www.science.org/content/article/researchers-file-first-amendment-challenge-nih-grant-screening

09/17/2026

Join Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.- Kappa Beta Omega Chapter , League of Women Voters of Solano County, and the ACLU of Northern California to hear from candidates running for Vallejo's District 4 and 5 city council seats.

RSVP here to attend in person or via livestream: https://action.aclunc.org/a/vallejo-candidate-forum-2026