With a 28-21 vote, the Washington Senate has approved legislation to provide access to civil marriage for all loving, committed couples – regardless of sexual orientation. Now, on to the House!
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.
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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 of Washington announced today. 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.
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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.
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