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

Washington legislature passes reforms to protect teens from prosecution for sexting

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Governor Inslee signed into law the Responsible Teen Communications Act (SHB 1742) which protects teenagers from felony prosecution for distribution or possession of child pornography when they make explicit messages and images of themselves (“selfies”) and share them with peers, and invests in evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies.
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Joint Statement in Opposition to the Governor’s Office/Senate Draft of SB 5376

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
A letter from organizations supporting strong consumer data privacy laws, regarding SB 5376
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Community Relations Director

Published: 
Monday, March 25, 2019
The Community Relations Director develops engagement plans to involve the public in the advancement of justice and equity and to position the ACLU-WA as a trusted and valued resource for the community.
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Dolores Huerta championed the rights of farm workers and women. Now Washington has a day to honor her

Published: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Washington is the second state in the nation, after California, to recognize Ms. Huerta’s efforts to advance the rights of farm workers and empower women.
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Dolores Huerta luchó por los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas y las mujeres. Ahora Washington tiene un día para honrarla

Published: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Washington es el segundo estado de la nación, después de California, en reconocer los esfuerzos de las Sra. Huerta para hacer avanzar los derechos de los trabadores agrícolas y empoderar a las mujeres.
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There are a Million Reasons Washington Should Protect Immigrants from Discrimination

Published: 
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Immigrants are members of our communities. Immigration status should be added to the Washington Law Against Discrimination.
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Youth Policy Counsel

Published: 
Monday, March 11, 2019
We are seeking a passionate and strategic advocate to lead its efforts to break the school to prison pipeline and promote community-based interventions for young people who commit crimes.
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Washington businesses urge state’s highest court not to carve out exception to Washington’s anti-discrimination law

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Exception would expose businesses to lawsuits from customers and employees
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Christal Fields Has Overcome Her Past but Was Banned for Life from Child Care Work. Now the State’s Highest Court Says She Has a Right to Be Heard

Published: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
People with criminal records have a constitutional right to due process
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Michele Storms Named Executive Director of the ACLU of Washington

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
The Board of Directors of the ACLU of Washington (ACLU-WA) is proud to name Michele Storms to succeed Kathleen Taylor in the role of Executive Director.
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Online Communications Specialist

Published: 
Thursday, February 21, 2019
The Online Communications Specialist is directly supervised by the Communications Director and is responsible for our online communications strategy, execution, and evaluation. This includes management of our website content, e-mail advocacy and marketing efforts, and social media presence.
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