Stories from the ACLU of Washington

Nearly thirty years ago, when he was 18 years old, Sy Eubanks had surgery for a knee injury he got while competing on his high school’s wrestling team. His doctor prescribed him opioid painkillers, the dangers of which are now widely known. All Sy knew was that he liked the feelings his prescription gave him and he wanted more.

Seattle should implement safeguards for the protection of vulnerable workers. However, having hotels create their own “no-stay” lists is no way to do this.

Thanks to the Keep Washington Working Act, it is now unlawful for Washington’s law enforcement to do the work of federal immigration authorities.

Wednesday, May 15th, 2019, is a pivotal moment in police accountability for Seattle.  The federal district court will be conducting a hearing to determine whether the labor contract between the City of Seattle and the Seattle Police Officers Guild, that was approved by the City last fall, complies with the consent decree the court has been supervising since 2012.