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The latest content and updates from the ACLU of Washington website.

ACLU Lawsuit: State Must Take Action When People Receive Inadequate Public Defense

News Release, Published: 
Monday, April 3, 2017
The ACLU of Washington has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Office of Public Defense (OPD)— the state agency responsible for public defense in Washington— for failing to enforce minimum standards of public defense in Grays Harbor County.
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Tenant Challenges Landlord Screening Policy That Discriminates Against African-American Women

News Release, Published: 
Thursday, March 30, 2017
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Schools Need to Do Their Homework on Sex Ed

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Wednesday, March 29, 2017
After concerns raised by ACLU of WA and community. A controversial personal relationships speaker withdraws from Kennewick School District event.
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Fines Paid by the State of Washington for Failure to Comply with Court Orders Given to Programs that Keep People with Mental Illness out of Jail

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
The State of Washington has paid over $12 million dollars in fines for failing to comply with a federal court’s order regarding timely provision of mental health services to those waiting for jail and for such services. The State of WA fined $12 million failing to comply with a federal court’s order regarding timely provision of mental health services to those waiting for jail.
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Freedom Cities FAQ

Published: 
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Frequently asked questions about ACLU's Freedom Cities Campaign
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Seattle/King County and the 9 Model Policies

Published: 
Thursday, March 16, 2017
How Seattle & King county are doing on the 9 model policies
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