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Growing Our Collective Hope: 2023 Legislative Session Report

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Building on our previous legislative impact to bring life and voice to the needs of the oppressed.

A Letter from Our Executive Director

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Friday, June 9, 2023

There is much work to do to create a brighter future, and my friends, we are doing it.

Meet the Staff: Nancy Talner, ACLU-WA Senior Staff Attorney

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Nancy, a beloved senior staff attorney for the ACLU-WA, retired recently after 28 years

Spring 2023 Legal Updates

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Read about how we advance civil liberties, civil rights, equity, and justice through the courts.

Meet ACLU-WA Artist of the Year: Rabia Friedman

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Rabia recently joined the ACLU of Washington’s communications team as a graphic designer.

ACLU-WA statement on City Council vote on ordinance proposing to criminalize drug possession and use under Seattle’s local laws

News Release, Published:

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Seattle City Council voted down a proposed ordinance that would have added criminalization of drug possession

New protection against the unauthorized and harmful use of personal health data

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

We all need to be able to access health care without the added barrier of fearing for our safety and our privacy.

Demanding Humane King County Jail Conditions

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Conditions indicate that the Hammer Settlement Agreement is being violated in a way that dangerously impacts health and safety.

Qué Hacer Si Usted Es Detenido Por La Policía

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Una tarjeta de billetera de que hacer si un policía te para

ACLU-WA statement on bill that increases criminal penalties for drug possession

News Release, Published:

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Washington State Legislature voted Tuesday to establish harsher criminal penalties for drug possession, marking a huge step backwards in Washington’s fight against the ever-growing public health crises of substance use disorder and the opioid overdose epidemic.

Know Your Rights Guide: Countering Initiative Petition Signature-Gatherers

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Monday, May 15, 2023

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.