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- Our Renewed Commitment to Justice in 2025
The California Civil Liberties Advocacy (CCLA) is proud to reintroduce ourselves to the communities we serve and to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to advancing justice, equity, and transparency in California. As a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting civil liberties, we have always sought to empower individuals, hold policymakers accountable, and ensure that the foundational rights… Read more: Our Renewed Commitment to Justice in 2025
- California in Crisis: Wildfires and Political Showdowns
California is facing a critical moment as it grapples with devastating wildfires, budgetary challenges, and an extraordinary legislative session aimed at addressing both immediate crises and long-term policy concerns. The wildfires in Los Angeles County have sparked debates on climate change, emergency preparedness, and resource allocation. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget aims to balance… Read more: California in Crisis: Wildfires and Political Showdowns
- AI and Privacy Rights: Key Developments in U.S. Policy as of January 2025
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape our society, recent political developments highlight the ongoing efforts to balance technological innovation with privacy rights and civil liberties. Over the past month, significant changes in federal and state AI policies have emerged, underscoring the evolving regulatory landscape. Here is a non-partisan roundup of the most recent updates… Read more: AI and Privacy Rights: Key Developments in U.S. Policy as of January 2025
Our Work
Legislative Advocacy
Championing civil liberties by lobbying for laws and policies that protect human rights and promote justice.
Public Education
Empowering advocates and the public with training, resources, and information to fight for their rights.
Policy Oversight & Analysis
Monitoring government agencies, public entities, and their regulations and internal policies to ensure accountability and transparency.
“I believe the preservation of our civil liberties to be the most fundamental and important of all our governmental problems . . . They constitute the soul of democracy.”
Earl Warren,
Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1953–1969),
and former Governor of California (1943–1953).