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Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Vision of a Just Future for Black People, We Continue the Fight for Freedom and Equity for All

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Friday, January 17, 2025
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Staff Attorney

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Friday, January 17, 2025
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is seeking experienced attorneys to build, file, and litigate complex civil actions in state and federal courts to protect and advance civil liberties for all Washingtonians, work that is important now more than ever
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Montes v. Yakima: 10 years later

Published: 
Friday, January 17, 2025
Take a look back at the Washington Voting Rights Act in Action, and our efforts to ensure fairer elections across Washington.
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Know Your Rights: Police In Schools

Document, Published: 
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Many schools have police officers stationed on campus. Other schools may call police to respond to particular situations. Even though you are in school, you still have rights when interacting with police.
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2025 Legislative Agenda

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Friday, December 20, 2024
In 2025, we will advocate for legislation to assure that people can exercise their freedoms and live safely and securely in every community in our state.
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ACLU of Washington sues Washington Department of Corrections for unconstitutionally transferring a transgender woman to a men’s prison

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The ACLU of Washington filed a Personal Restraint Petition on December 17, 2024 on behalf of Amber Kim, a transgender woman currently in the custody of the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC), for the unconstitutional conditions of her confinement at Monroe Correctional Facility – a men’s prison.
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Firewalls for Freedom

Published: 
Monday, December 16, 2024
A plan to defend rights and freedoms in Washington during the second Trump administration
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