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FAQ: Washington and the 303 Creative v. Elenis Case

Preliminary guidance on how this decision will impact Washington.

ACLU-WA comment on signing of abortion and gender-affirming care bills into law

Gov. Inslee signed a package of bills that take meaningful steps toward defending health care access

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ACLU, Lambda Legal Respond to Supreme Court Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
ACLU, Lambda Legal Respond to Supreme Court Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti
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ACLU-WA statement on anti-LGBTQIA2S+ rally in Cal Anderson Park

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
ACLU-WA statement on anti-LGBTQIA2S+ rally in Cal Anderson Park
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Shield Law signed into law, protecting patients from prosecution

News Release, Published: 
Monday, May 12, 2025
Shield Law signed into law, protecting patients from prosecution 
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GiveBig Today - Help Freedom Thrive in Washington

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Monday, May 5, 2025
Support community partners during the GiveBig fundraising event, May 6 - 7  
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ACLU of Washington Comment on Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Decision to Maintain Current Eligibility Rules for School Sports

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
After a legal review by the Washington state Attorney General’s office, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has decided not to change its policies regarding transgender student participation in scholastic sports.
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ACLU of Washington comment on ruling in Legal Counsel for Youth and Children, et. al. v. State of Washington

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Friday, January 24, 2025
A King County Superior Court judge in Seattle has sided with defendants in Legal Counsel for Youth and Children, et. al. v. State of Washington, allowing the implementation and enforcement of Initiative 2081.
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ACLU of Washington sues Washington Department of Corrections for unconstitutionally transferring a transgender woman to a men’s prison

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The ACLU of Washington filed a Personal Restraint Petition on December 17, 2024 on behalf of Amber Kim, a transgender woman currently in the custody of the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC), for the unconstitutional conditions of her confinement at Monroe Correctional Facility – a men’s prison.
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Book bans in Washington and the vital importance of being able to read, write, and say what you want

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
ACLU affiliates across the country celebrate Banned Books Week, following a legacy of vigilantly defending the First Amendment and the right to free speech.
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Book banning in Washington state: An FAQ

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
Learn about book bans in Washington and what you can do to prevent them.
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