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The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California (ACLU-NC) proudly announces its new Executive Director, Abdi Soltani, to lead the country’s largest ACLU affiliate.

Soltani takes the reins as the ACLU-NC prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary as one of the region’s most established leaders in historic and contemporary struggles to defend and advance the civil rights and civil liberties of all Californians.

“Abdi brings an unwavering belief in an America that lives up to its founding values of freedom, equality, and justice,” said Nancy Pemberton, Chair of the ACLU-NC Board of Directors.

“He has worked extensively leading campaigns aimed at upholding these values in Northern California through community organizing, legislative advocacy, public education, and the courts.”

Soltani, a card-carrying member of the ACLU for many years, has served as executive director at Californians for Justice, the Campaign for College Opportunity and, most recently, at P