Concerned about Arizona's "show your papers" law? You can take a stand by signing the petition to all 50 governors to let them know you oppose laws promoting such racial profiling in Washington and anywhere else in the U.S.
Founded in 1935 by a small group of labor activists and others in Seattle, the ACLU of Washington has grown to become a statewide organization with more than 20,000 card-carrying members and a staff of nearly 30.
Public records obtained by the ACLU-WA show that the University of Washington Police Department authorized an undercover officer to attend, participate in, and collect information about meetings student activists on campus. ACLU-WA executive director Kathleen Taylor and recent UW Law School graduates Salmun Kazerounian and Sarah White discussed concerns at a press conference at the ACLU office.
Standing up for consumer rights, the ACLU says that individuals have the right to read books, view films, and buy other items without the government keeping tabs on what they choose to read, watch, or purchase.
Have you ever taken a picture of a building? Have you ever jotted down a note while walking? Attended a political event? If so, your information may be in a government file, because the government may consider these activites to be suspicious. Learn more about what the government is learning about you. Take our quiz to get informed and get involved in the fight. More »