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Washington Legislature Passes Historic Marriage Equality Bill

It’s an early Valentine’s Day! With a 55-43 vote, the Washington House has joined the Senate in approving the bill making civil marriage available to all loving, committed couples. Now it goes to the Governor to be signed into law.

Support the ACLU’s Agenda in the 2012 Legislature

Four issues top the ACLU-WA’s agenda in the 2012 state legislature: Gaining marriage equality, Legalizing and regulating marijuana, Replacing the death penalty, and Protecting due process rights in legislation addressing gangs. Support our agenda by signing up to GET ALERTS. Read More »
 

Former Student Gains Major Settlement after Enduring Years of Harassment

January 26, 2012
A former student who endured severe and persistent harassment throughout junior high and high school has gained a major settlement from the Aberdeen School District. The ACLU has represented Russell Dickerson III in a lawsuit saying that school district officials were aware of the harassment but failed to take steps reasonably calculated to end it. Read More »
 
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Mayor to police chief: Do what feds requested

In a welcome development, Mayor McGinn has embraced the Dept. of Justice recommendations for addressing the Seattle Police Department’s excessive use of force. The ACLU and other  civil rights and community groups look forward to working with City officials and the DOJ to bring about much-needed changes.  Read More »