Immigrant Rights

The Constitution guarantees basic rights and freedoms to all people in America, not just U.S. citizens. Advocating fair treatment for non-citizens has been an important part of the ACLU’s work since its founding in 1920, when it opposed the summary arrest and deportation of Eastern European immigrants during the Palmer Raids.

Court says government must do more to reunite refugee families

Resources

The Rights of Transgender People in Washington State - Updates in Progress

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Friday, April 19, 2024

A helpful guide answering many common questions about practical legal issues for transgender individuals to understand their legal rights in Washington State.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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Document, Published:

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Qué Hacer Si Usted Es Detenido Por La Policía

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Una tarjeta de billetera de que hacer si un policía te para

OneAmerica Votes v State - Amicus Brief of ACLU-WA

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Court Document:

OneAmerica Votes v. State

U.S. Citizen Sues Pierce County for Unlawfully Detaining Him and Violating Constitutional Rights and State Law

News Release, Published:

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Carlos Rios, a United States citizen, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington today against Pierce County and Pierce County Jail deputies, seeking declaratory relief and damages for his unlawful imprisonment and violations of his civil rights under federal and state law.