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Lemmon v. Pierce County

A class-action lawsuit against Pierce County on Monday claiming the county has violated the constitutional rights of thousands of people by referring their court debt to private collection agencies.
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Criminal Justice

State v. Garza

Amicus brief filed in support of review in the WA Supreme Court regarding allowing vacating and sealing of juvenile court records to reduce later negative consequences.
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Juvenile Justice
Youth

ACLU Night at the Intiman Theatre’s Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White

Date: 
Saturday, October 1, 2016 - 7:30pm
Event Location: 
Seattle
The ACLU is proud to co-sponsor the Intiman Theatre’s production of Wedding Band and we hope you join us on October 1st for a special ACLU Night, featuring a post-play discussion with board member Jamila Johnson

Peace Vigil: In Honor of S. Kuchibhotla

Date: 
Sunday, March 5, 2017 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Event Location: 
Crossroads Park, Bellevue
Tasveer, a local South Asian arts and culture organization, is hosting a Peace Vigil on March 5th at Crossroads Park, Bellevue. Please come honor the life of Mr. S. Kuchibhotla, the victim of a recent hate crime that took place in Kansas, and show up in solidarity with our immigrant communities.

Washington Won’t Discriminate Volunteer Orientation

Date: 
Monday, June 5, 2017 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Event Location: 
Southside Commons, Seattle
Please join the ACLU of Washington and Washington Won’t Discriminate to learn about transgender issues and how you can get involved in defeating a new initiative I-1552, which seeks to repeal protections for our transgender neighbors, family, and friends. If opponents of equality gather enough signatures, this dangerous initiative will be on the ballot this November. Discrimination isn't who we are in Washington, and it has no place in the state we all call home.
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2017 Annual NACOLE Conference: Civilian Oversight in a Changing Landscape

Date: 
Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 8:00am to Thursday, September 14, 2017 - 5:00pm
Event Location: 
The Davenport Grand Hotel, Spokane
The ACLU of Washington encourages you to attend the 2017 Annual National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) conference from September 10-14, 2017 in Spokane, Washington.

Imagine Justice: Celebrating Our History, Imagining The Future

Date: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Event Location: 
Impact Hub Seattle
Our friends at Columbia Legal Services are celebrating fifty years of working for justice in Washington State. Join us at their annual dinner.
Bystander Intervention Training

CAIR-WA Bystander Intervention Training

Date: 
Saturday, January 13, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event Location: 
Courtyard Mariott in Seattle
Have you ever wondered how to intervene if you saw someone being harassed because of their religious identity or for any other reason? This training will teach you how to engage in situations of public harassment and violence without escalating the danger.

March and Rally for Billy Langfitt

Date: 
Saturday, April 14, 2018 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Event Location: 
Westlake Park
Help us honor the life of Billy Langfitt and share his story so that his death is not in vain.

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