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Businesswoman Jean Robinson to Serve as President of ACLU of Washington Board

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Seattle businesswoman Jean Robinson has been chosen to serve as President of the Board of Directors of the ACLU of Washington.  As the state affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the non-profit organization defends and advocates for civil liberties throughout Washington.  The ACLU-WA has more than 20,000 members statewide and is the third-largest state branch of the ACLU.  
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WA Voting Rights Act Aims to Ensure Fair Representation in Local Government

News Release, Published: 
Friday, January 25, 2013
The Washington Voting Rights Act (WVRA) – HB 1413, a bill designed to ensure fair representation in local governments throughout the state, has been introduced in the 2013 Washington Legislature. Sponsored by Representative Luis Moscoso and Senator Sharon Nelson, the measure will have a hearing on Wednesday, January 30 at 1:30 pm in the House Government Operations and Elections Committee.
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How Civil Liberties Fared in the State Legislature

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Friday, January 18, 2013
See our legislative agenda for details on civil liberties bills in this year’s session.   
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Vote "YES" on Prop 1 for Safer Communities

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Thursday, January 17, 2013
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Macy's Transgender Discrimination

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
A transgender woman contacted the ACLU of Washington after a sales associate at Macy’s in Lynnwood, WA refused to let her use the women’s dressing room to try on clothes, claiming that she was not feminine enough. The ACLU of Washington sent a letter to Macy’s on her behalf to complain of the unlawful discrimination in violation of Washington state law. In response to the ACLU’s complaint, Macy’s retrained its Lynnwood employees on Macy’s diversity and non-discrimination policies, which provide that transgender customers must have access restrooms and dressing rooms that are consistent with their gender identities.
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Safe and Just Alternatives Lobby Day

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Thursday, January 10, 2013
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Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Arrests and Restrictions at Tacoma Protests

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
January 23 - Update:  The jury today reached a verdict and ruled in favor of the City of Tacoma.  No decision has been made yet as to whether to appeal the case. Suit Says Police Actions Aimed to Prevent Peaceful Protest The ACLU-WA is representing six citizens who are suing over violations of their rights to free speech and assembly by police at anti-war demonstrations at the Port of Tacoma. A jury trial in the case began in federal district court in Tacoma on January 7.
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