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

State's largest healthcare network sued for refusing to provide care to transgender man

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
The ACLU of Washington today filed a lawsuit against Swedish Health Services and Providence Health & Services for refusing to provide a medically necessary surgery for a transgender man.
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Starting an ACLU Student Club

Document, Published: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Want to learn how to start an ACLU student club? Download our information and instruction packet for more on how to get started.
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Parents' Guide to Public School Discipline in Washington

Document, Published: 
Thursday, December 14, 2017
This pamphlet provides nuts-and-bolts advice for parents whose children are facing disciplinary proceedings at a public school. It is designed for those who intend to advocate for their children in meetings with administrators, hearing officers, and school boards.
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State Supreme Court: Employer cannot use a job applicant’s anti-discrimination lawsuit as a reason not to hire him

Published: 
Thursday, December 7, 2017
The Supreme Court of Washington has ruled that it’s illegal for prospective employers to engage in retaliatory discrimination against job applicants
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ACLU-WA Sues to Stop Pierce County from Abusing and Neglecting Incarcerated Individuals Experiencing Mental Illness

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
The ACLU of Washington filed a class-action lawsuit against Pierce County for refusing to provide necessary treatment to people with mental illness in the Pierce County Jail and subjecting them to illegal restraint and isolation practices.
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2018-19 ACLU of Washington Legal Fellowship

Published: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
The ACLU of Washington welcomes applications from third-year law students and recent law school graduates for its Legal Fellowship.
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Complaint - Bango v. Pierce County

Document, Published: 
Monday, December 4, 2017
The ACLU of Washington filed a class-action lawsuit against Pierce County for refusing to provide necessary treatment to people with mental illness in the Pierce County Jail and subjecting them to illegal restraint and isolation practices.
Court Document: 
Bango et. al v. Pierce County
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ACLU Urges State Legislators to Respect Free Speech Rights on Social Media

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
The ACLU of Washington is urging state legislators to respect the free speech rights of constituents on legislators’ social media pages.
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