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Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down Death Penalty, Citing Racial Bias

The Washington Supreme Court has outlawed the state’s death penalty

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Facts, not fear, ought to drive efforts to keep Washington’s students safe at school

We issued a minority report opposing a task force recommendation to fund school police

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After ACLU-WA Lawsuit, Government Agrees to Naturalize JBLM Soldier

Twenty-five days after ACLU-WA files suit, the government ended 534 days of delay

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Know Your Rights Guide: Protests

This guide covers the legal protections you have while exercising your free speech rights in public.

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Taking a Knee

Resources for administrators, teachers, parents, and students on racial justice and free speech

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