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ACLU-WA statement on bill that increases criminal penalties for drug possession

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Washington State Legislature voted Tuesday to establish harsher criminal penalties for drug possession, marking a huge step backwards in Washington’s fight against the ever-growing public health crises of substance use disorder and the opioid overdose epidemic.
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ACLU of Washington comment on the signing of Washington’s abortion and gender-affirming care bills into law

News Release, Published: 
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a package of bills into law, passed by the Washington state Legislature, that take significant and meaningful steps toward defending and expanding access to abortion and gender-affirming health care.
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FAQ: What happened with drug possession laws in Olympia in the 2023 session

Published: 
Monday, April 24, 2023
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