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The latest content and updates from the ACLU of Washington website.

Volunteer Receptionist

Published: 
Friday, May 17, 2019
We are looking for a volunteer receptionist for our office in Seattle
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Police Reform Expert Comments on Police Accountability

Published: 
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Wednesday, May 15th, 2019, is a pivotal moment in police accountability for Seattle.  The federal district court will be conducting a hearing to determine whether the labor contract between the City of Seattle and the Seattle Police Officers Guild, that was approved by the City last fall, complies with the consent decree the court has been supervising since 2012.
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Legal and Intake Assistant

Published: 
Monday, May 6, 2019
The Legal and Intake Assistant provides litigation and administrative support to the ACLU of Washington’s litigation and legal advocacy efforts as well as provide administrative support to the Intake Department.
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Whatcom County Jail to provide medications necessary to treat opioid addiction in landmark settlement proposed in civil rights lawsuit

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
The Whatcom County Jail will provide people in the jail with opioid use disorder (OUD) the medications necessary to treat their addiction, according to the settlement agreement proposed in a class-action civil rights lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Washington.
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Washington legislature passes reforms to protect teens from prosecution for sexting

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Governor Inslee signed into law the Responsible Teen Communications Act (SHB 1742) which protects teenagers from felony prosecution for distribution or possession of child pornography when they make explicit messages and images of themselves (“selfies”) and share them with peers, and invests in evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies.
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Joint Statement in Opposition to the Governor’s Office/Senate Draft of SB 5376

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
A letter from organizations supporting strong consumer data privacy laws, regarding SB 5376
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Community Relations Director

Published: 
Monday, March 25, 2019
The Community Relations Director develops engagement plans to involve the public in the advancement of justice and equity and to position the ACLU-WA as a trusted and valued resource for the community.
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Dolores Huerta championed the rights of farm workers and women. Now Washington has a day to honor her

Published: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Washington is the second state in the nation, after California, to recognize Ms. Huerta’s efforts to advance the rights of farm workers and empower women.
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Dolores Huerta luchó por los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas y las mujeres. Ahora Washington tiene un día para honrarla

Published: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Washington es el segundo estado de la nación, después de California, en reconocer los esfuerzos de las Sra. Huerta para hacer avanzar los derechos de los trabadores agrícolas y empoderar a las mujeres.
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