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King County: Council Creates Oversight Office for Sheriff

News Release, Published: 
Monday, October 9, 2006
The King County Council has voted to create an independent office of oversight for the Sheriff's office. It was one of several recommendations made by a blue ribbon panel that included ACLU of Washington Legislative Director Jennifer Shaw.
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Commission Orders Phone Companies To Save Records

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has asked phone companies to preserve call records that may have been illegally surrendered to a government spying program.
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ACLU to Yakima: Reject Curfew

Document, Published: 
Thursday, July 13, 2006
The city of Yakima is considering a curfew for minors that could fine violators up to $250. The ACLU has sent a letter to Yakima Mayor Dave Edler, urging the city to drop the proposal and respect the constitutional rights of youth.
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Edmonds Pharmacist Seeks End to Harassment at Border

News Release, Published: 
Monday, June 19, 2006
Shimrote Ishaque is joining nine other citizens who have experienced stops, body searches, handcuffing, excessive force and other aggravations by customs officers - all partly due to inaccurate government records.
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