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ACLU legal victory prompts governments to shore up indigent defense The right to a meaningful defense in court is a cornerstone of our justice system	ACLU and Allies Receive Responses on Walgreens-Providence Collaboration Walgreens responds to ACLU-WA letter regarding religious refusals.	Courts should not demand LFOs from people eking out a living on government benefits Court fees hold people back from being free after they finish their sentence.	Judge gives DSHS strict timeline to resolve problems that force mentally ill people to languish in jail The DSHS must ensure that mentally ill defendants receive timely treatment.
ACLU Continues to Seek Clarity on Walgreens-Providence Collaboration It is unclear whether or not Walgreens will be bound by religious doctrine.	Lawsuit Says Tacoma Police Withheld Documents About Use of Stingray Surveillance Device The ACLU-WA sues the Tacoma Police Dept. for not disclosing stingray surveillance records.	ACLU Urges Overhaul of Pasco Police Policies The ACLU-WA calls for major reforms in Pasco police policies.	Prosecutors Should Think Twice Before Charging Teens Who Sext The ACLU-WA urges prosecuting attorneys to exercise discretion in "sexting" cases.
Overturn Anti-Panhandling Law The ACLU-WA urges the Washington Supreme Court to strike down anti-panhandling laws.	Treatment programs can arrest root causes LEAD aims to reduce the harm an offender causes to themself, as well as the harm to the community.

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