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ACLU-WA statement on WA Supreme Court ruling overturning Spokane anti-camping initiative

News Release, Published: 
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Washington Supreme Court overturned Spokane’s Proposition 1 anti-camping initiative on the grounds that it exceeded the proper scope of local initiative power by addressing administrative rather than legislative matters.
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Muslim Ban Timeline

Published: 
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
A brief timeline of Trump's Muslim Ban & the ACLU's fight against it
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ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals Information About Plans to Expand ICE Detention Facilities Nationwide

News Release, Published: 
Friday, April 11, 2025
Documents show ICE seeking to expand detention facilities already in use, open new facilities in 10 states across the Midwest and West Coast
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ACLU of Washington comment on elimination of federal funds for state library programs

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The federal government has eliminated funding for a $3.9 million grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that supports the Washington State Library.
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ACLU of Washington Comment on Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Decision to Maintain Current Eligibility Rules for School Sports

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
After a legal review by the Washington state Attorney General’s office, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has decided not to change its policies regarding transgender student participation in scholastic sports.
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ACLU of Washington comment on recent revocations of student visas in Washington

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Multiple students at institutions in Washington have had their visas revoked without notice or justification.
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Relentless. Together.

Published: 
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Watch our new video! Learn how we're building a Firewall for Freedom in Washington.
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On Trans Day of Visibility, We Celebrate the Power of Community

Published: 
Friday, March 28, 2025
This Trans Day of Visibility, We Celebrate the Power of Community
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Take Action: Say no to harmful surveillance technologies

Published: 
Friday, March 28, 2025
Sign in CON on HB 1423
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Trump’s Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Accessibility Efforts, Explained

Published: 
Friday, March 14, 2025
These orders represent a deliberate attempt to undo progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and create new barriers to opportunity.
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Send a message: Tell the House to advance racial justice in our criminal legal system

Published: 
Friday, March 7, 2025
Tell the House to advance racial justice in our criminal legal system by passing HB 1274 to the Senate.
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