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ACLU of Washington Comment on Automated License Plate Reader Expansion Proposal before the Public Safety Committee meeting of Seattle City Council

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Seattle City Council is considering a proposal to roll out automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to Seattle Police Department’s entire fleet of cars. Both the expansion and the storage of the data collected by these readers raises new dangers to people’s privacy and civil liberties.
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The Rights of Transgender People in Washington State: Health Care Coverage

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Friday, May 31, 2024
Learn Washington State law and protections for transgender people in health care.  
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ACLU-WA Comment on Proposal to Deploy CCTV Cameras, Real-Time Crime Center Software and Automated License Plate Reader Systems in Seattle Neighborhoods

News Release, Published: 
Friday, May 31, 2024
After vigorous opposition from the ACLU-WA, activists, and the public, the city has announced that it is dropping plans to deploy automated gunshot location systems. However, the city declared its intention to move forward with the installation of CCTV cameras and the expansion of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) throughout several Seattle neighborhoods, in conjunction with the deployment of real-time crime center software (RTCC), to surveil residents despite the objections of the ACLU-WA and members of the public.   
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Nationwide Indigenous Justice Project Manager

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Friday, May 31, 2024
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is hiring a term-limited Indigenous Justice Project Manager. First Review of Applicants Scheduled for June 21, 2024
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ACLU of Washington, Legal Voice, and QLaw, sue the State of Washington to prevent I-2081 from going into effect

News Release, Published: 
Thursday, May 23, 2024
ACLU of Washington, Legal Voice, and QLaw, sue the State of Washington to prevent I-2081 from going into effect
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Issue Spotlight: Fighting for voting rights in Sunnyside and beyond

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The ACLU of Washington is working alongside the community organization Empowering Latina Leaders and Action (ELLA) to change that for voters in Sunnyside, a Tri-Cities community where, for years, Latinx residents have felt they lacked representation in their school district.
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Meet the Staff: Tee Sannon, Technology Policy Program Director 

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Meet the Staff: Tee Sannon, Technology Policy Program Director 
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Meet the Staff: Brent Low, Staff Attorney 

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Meet the Staff: Brent Low, Staff Attorney 
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The headwinds will turn again: The state of bodily autonomy in Washington State and beyond

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Learn about how the nationwide assault on the right to bodily autonomy has had ripple effects in Washington state.
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A Letter from Our Executive Director

Published: 
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
In this update, you’ll find an organization steadfast and committed to fighting beside you to protect civil rights and civil liberties
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2024 Session Report

Published: 
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Read about what we accomplished working together in the state Legislature in 2024.
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Spring 2024 Legal Updates

Published: 
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The Legal Department at the ACLU of Washington continues to advance litigation and court-based advocacy in every priority area.
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Introducing Let's Talk About

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Let's Talk About" is our brand-new discussion series featuring important civil rights issues. Each event provides an opportunity for community connection and lively learning.
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