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

Projecting Justice: Seattle, WA

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Tacoma Candidates’ Views on Policing 

Published: 
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The purpose of this blog post is to analyze and inform the public on what their candidates have said (or not said) on local policing issues.
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 Vancouver Candidates’ Views on Policing

Published: 
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The purpose of this blog post is to analyze and inform the public on what their candidates have said (or not said) on local policing issues.
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Seattle Candidates’ Views on Policing

Published: 
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The purpose of this blog post is to analyze and inform the public on what their candidates have said (or not said) on local policing issues.
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Legal Internships/Externships – Fall 2021

Published: 
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is pleased to offer unpaid term-time internships and externships to interested law school students during the 2021-2022 academic year. A minimum commitment of 16 hours per week is required.
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New Law Demands De-escalation, Not Abandoning People in Crisis

Published: 
Monday, July 19, 2021
Some law enforcement agencies in Washington are dangerously misinterpreting the new law. They claim that newly-enacted HB 1310 means they can no longer respond to or assist people experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
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ACLU of Washington Statement: Port of Seattle Falls Short On Facial Recognition Protections for Travelers

News Release, Published: 
Friday, July 16, 2021
On Tuesday, the Port of Seattle passed a measure regarding facial recognition technology (FRT) that falls short of a meaningful ban on biometrics for law enforcement and mass surveillance due to the port's ongoing collaboration with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a sister agency of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Coalition Organizer

Published: 
Thursday, July 15, 2021
ACLU-WA is seeking a full-time Coalition Organizer, based out of the downtown Seattle headquarters, to engage and coordinate with socially, geographically, and politically diverse advocacy organizations on shared policy priorities and goals in state and local legislative advocacy.
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Projecting Justice: Saint Mark's

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Deputy Director

Published: 
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is seeking a Deputy Director (DD).
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Supreme Court Leaves in Place ACLU Victory on Behalf of Same-Sex Couple Turned Away from Flower Shop

News Release, Published: 
Friday, July 2, 2021
The Supreme Court denied review of a case involving a same-sex couple turned away from a flower shop because they are LGBTQ. The case is Arlene’s Flowers v. Washington.
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[CLOSED] Communications and Events Manager

Published: 
Thursday, July 1, 2021
We are seeking a Communications and Events Manager to promote public understanding of the ACLU and its issues through community outreach and engagement.
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[CLOSED] Operations Associate

Published: 
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The Operations Associate is critical to supporting the operational and administrative functions of the office and ensuring an effectively run and well-organized workplace for its 45+ staff. This position will report to the Operations Coordinator.
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