State of Washington v. Dawley

ACLU-WA filed an amicus brief supporting Mr. Dawley’s argument on appeal that the statute criminalizing intimidating a public servant is unconstitutionally overbroad and limits protected speech because it fails to distinguish “true threats” from strongly

Bednarczyk et al. v. King County

Low juror pay disproportionately affects those facing financial hardship and people of color, which means they are less likely to be represented on juries. Juries should be representative of the communities in which they serve to the extent possible becau

Nonnie Lotusflower v. Washington DOC, et al

The ACLU of Washington represents Nonnie Lotusflower, a transgender woman in the custody of the Washington Department of Corrections (“DOC”) in a case challenging DOC's blanket ban on gender affirming surgery for transgender people.

WSPEA et al. v. Evergreen Freedom Foundation et al

The brief argued that the personnel records exemption to the PRA applies to birthdates because personnel records are the source of birthdate information—and birthdates are private information that can be used to intrude on other sensitive records.

Associated Press et al. v. Washington State Legislature et al

ACLU-WA filed an amicus brief focused on the importance of government transparency; the specific language of the PRA, its history, and purposes; and the constitutional implications of the public’s right to see and know what government actors are doing.

State of Washington v. B.O.J

ACLU-WA filed an amicus brief with other amici in a case in which a juvenile was sentenced to an exceptionally harsh sentence for misdemeanor crimes because the court decided they were unlikely to comply with services in the community.

State of Washington v. Hubbard

Because a COD is needed to vacate a prior criminal conviction, it is essential for many people to gain access to housing and employment— key factors in combating recidivism.

Q.M. v. Spokane Public Schools No. 81

The brief focused on the affirmative right to an education guaranteed by the Washington State constitution, the long-term harmful consequences of depriving students of this right for significant periods of time, and the disparate impact of suspension and

In Re Detention of T.M.L.

We believe that the policy of the King County Superior Court to have individuals appear for mental commitment trials by video violates their rights.

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