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Mulkiteo Resolution 2017-08

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is seeking an experienced attorney to build, file, and litigate complex civil actions in state and federal court to protect and preserve civil liberties for all Washingtonians—work that is important now more than ever.

Community Organizer

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Friday, June 2, 2017

The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is seeking a full-time, short-term Community Organizer to focus on the Washington Won’t Discriminate (WWD) campaign. WWD is a political action committee that aims to protect Washington’s Law Against Discrimination, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Letter to Seattle City Council on City Light's Advanced Meter Program

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Friday, May 26, 2017

A letter to Seattle City Council expressing privacy and transparency concerns about City Light's new smart meters project

Seattle’s Smart Meter Project Lacks Protections for Privacy

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Friday, May 26, 2017

The ACLU-WA is concerned about the lack of protections for privacy, as well as lack of transparency, in Seattle City Light’s new smart meters project that collects data about electricity usage

Know Your Rights Guide: Countering Initiative Petition Signature-Gatherers

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

A number of people have asked us: “If we see someone soliciting signatures for an initiative we strongly oppose, what can we do to discourage people from signing?” This paper provides some guidance.

Timeline of the Muslim Ban

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

A brief timeline of Trump's Muslim Ban & the ACLU's fight against it

The DOJ is trying to bully immigration lawyers. First, they’ll have to overcome the First Amendment

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Friday, May 19, 2017

In America, people have a right to receive information from lawyers, and lawyers a right to give information to people in need of it. Unfortunately, our government has a long history of using professional regulations to clamp down on lawyers exercising this First Amendment right.

Petition for Writ and Appendix - Killian v. Fitterer

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Friday, May 19, 2017

Court Document:

Killian v. Fitterer

City of Tukwila Resolution No. 1900

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Tukwila Washington Reaffirming Its Commitment To Being A Diverse Tolerant And Inclusive City

Amicus Brief

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

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NWIRP v. Sessions

ACLU Brief Supports NWIRP’s Resistance to Government Attempt to Limit its Help to Immigrants

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Friday, May 12, 2017

An ACLU-WA brief backs the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project’s lawsuit challenging a Dept. of Justice effort to prevent NWIRP attorneys from providing legal aid to people in immigration court.