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Resources

Diversion in the Juvenile Justice System

Published: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023
What it is, how it works, and expanding access across Washington
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ACLU-WA statement on City Council vote on ordinance proposing to criminalize drug possession and use under Seattle’s local laws

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Seattle City Council voted down a proposed ordinance that would have added criminalization of drug possession
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ACLU-WA statement on bill that increases criminal penalties for drug possession

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Washington State Legislature voted Tuesday to establish harsher criminal penalties for drug possession, marking a huge step backwards in Washington’s fight against the ever-growing public health crises of substance use disorder and the opioid overdose epidemic.
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