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ACLU Brief Supports NWIRP’s Resistance to Government Attempt to Limit its Help to Immigrants

News Release, Published: 
Friday, May 12, 2017
An ACLU-WA brief backs the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project’s lawsuit challenging a Dept. of Justice effort to prevent NWIRP attorneys from providing legal aid to people in immigration court.  
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Show Your Support: Download a No Wall No Ban Poster

Published: 
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Show your support for immigrant communities! Download a poster and display it in your home or office.
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Equal Access Act

Document, Published: 
Friday, May 5, 2017
Many schools allow students to form clubs, like a drama club or a debate club. Under the law, schools cannot discriminate against student clubs, like Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) for example, simply because they disagree with the message or purpose of a club. This document provides information about the federal Equal Access Act and protections for student clubs.
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Is My Client Eligible to Vacate an Adult Criminal Conviction?

Document, Published: 
Friday, May 5, 2017
Many people with a criminal record want to “expunge” or “clear” their criminal histories. While Washington law does not permit the destruction of adult, conviction records, some people may be eligible to “vacate” a conviction record, which allows them to legally claim that they were never convicted.
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Why are we angry? Border Patrol isn't telling you the truth.

Published: 
Friday, May 5, 2017
Hello friends, members, and donors: Holding the government accountable is a lot of work, even when we know what we're up against. But when agencies like the Border Patrol keep secrets? Well, that makes Emily mad. Here's why:
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