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Lawsuit Says Tacoma Police Withheld Documents About Use of Stingray Surveillance Device

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Thursday, February 11, 2016
The ACLU-WA is suing the Tacoma Police Dept. for failing to disclose records related to its use of a highly intrusive stingray surveillance device. The suit seeks information vital to holding police accountable to the public it serves.
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ACLU Urges Overhaul of Pasco Police Policies

Published: 
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
The ACLU-WA has issued a report calling for major reforms in Pasco police policies in order to prevent unnecessary deaths and excessive use of force. (Pictured Above: ACLU-WA Deputy Director Jennifer Shaw at a press conference in Pasco)
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House unanimously passes bill to end debtors’ prisons

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
The Washington House of Representatives today passed a bill (HB 1390) to end debtors’ prisons in Washington and reform our state’s system for court-imposed debts. The measure passed by a unanimous 97-0 vote.
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Prosecutors Should Think Twice Before Charging Teens Who Sext

Published: 
Sunday, January 31, 2016
The ACLU-WA is encouraging prosecuting attorneys around the state to exercise prosecutorial discretion when considering whether to press charges in cases involving youth and the sharing of sexually-tinged photos, known as “sexting.”
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Hannah McCreary: Finding creative ways to make change

Published: 
Friday, January 29, 2016
The wide range of issues the ACLU works on is a big part of its appeal for Hannah McCreary, volunteer Communications Coordinator for ACLU’s Communications department.
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Support Civil Liberties in the 2016 State Legislature

Published: 
Friday, January 29, 2016
Replacing the death penalty . . . ending debtors’ prisons . . . holding police accountable . . . strengthening voting rights . . . preserving anti-discrimination regulations that protect transgender people. The ACLU-WA is working to extend and defend civil liberties in this year’s legislative session in Olympia.
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Alex Morkill: Helping People Access their Constitutional Rights

Published: 
Friday, January 22, 2016
Alex Morkill believes everyone should have access to their Constitutional rights, regardless of their ability to afford a lawyer. That’s why volunteering at the ACLU has “a feel good-purpose to it,” he said.
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