civil liberties

SF hopes expanded conservatorship power will help those who need it most

“It’s not good enough to say we have voluntary programs that people can accept.”

5 years ago

Bill to reform police use of force gains support in Oakland

California police kill people at a higher rate than in any other state in the country.

5 years ago

Judge blocks protected status termination for immigrants

A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the administration of President Donald Trump to allow more than 300,000 immigrants…

6 years ago

Court orders prompt hearings for undocumented teenagers

A federal appeals court ruled in San Francisco Monday that undocumented teenagers who are accused of gang affiliation can't be…

6 years ago

Sanctuary state law stands in federal court

A federal judge in Sacramento refused Thursday to block two state laws that the Trump Administration claimed obstructed federal immigration…

6 years ago

Thousands protest Trump family separation policy

Large gatherings took place Saturday to protest of the Trump Administration policy of separating undocumented immigrant parents from their children.

6 years ago

Supreme Court denies bond to those facing deportation

The U.S. Supreme Court overruled a San Francisco federal appeals court and said that immigrants facing deportation can be held…

6 years ago

As feds bail, SF stands behind police reforms

San Francisco city and police officials Tuesday said they will continue to implement reforms recommended last year by the U.S.…

7 years ago

Conservative group challenges marijuana dispensary permits

A conservative group that unsuccessfully sued San Francisco last year over an open-air urinal at Dolores Park today waded into…

7 years ago

Trump team trots out revised travel ban

President Donald Trump Monday signed a revised executive order banning entry to the United States by certain citizens from six…

7 years ago

SFPD cuts ties with FBI terrorism task force

San Francisco Police Department officials announced Wednesday evening that they have suspended participation with the FBI's controversial Joint Terrorism Task…

7 years ago

Detainees released amid day two of SFO protests

Four who were detained at SFO under President Trump's Executive Order have been released, while a final fifth person is…

7 years ago

Hundreds swarm SFO to protest Trump’s Muslim ban

Hundreds swarmed inside SFO to condemn reports that immigrants are being held under Trump's executive order banning entry into the…

7 years ago

SF groups will unite to condemn post-election hate crimes

Community organizations in San Francisco's Japantown on Tuesday to show solidarity with minorities targeted with hate crimes since the election…

7 years ago

Fresh force limits placed on SF police

The San Francisco Police Commission unanimously approved a new policy that appeared to give community advocates and civil rights groups…

8 years ago

Voters to decide homeless tent policies

A measure headed for the November ballot would make it easier for police to remove homeless tent encampments.

8 years ago

Letter urges SF to stop seizing homeless tents, belongings

Activists and legal groups critical of San Francisco's treatment of its homeless population delivered a letter to the mayor's office…

8 years ago

San Jose explores license plate readers on garbage trucks

San Jose city leaders on Wednesday approved a study of a plan to place license plate readers on garbage trucks.

9 years ago

Tech titans help Feds snoop on thousands

Apple, like Facebook and Microsoft, receives thousands of surveillance requests from the U.S. government.

11 years ago

Piedmont approves cameras to spy on license plates

Officials in tiny — and tony — Piedmont are going forward with a plan to have cameras record images of…

11 years ago

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