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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

Resources

Book Bans and the Right to Read in Washington

Published: 
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Pushing back on censorship and advocating for the importance of keeping books —and therefore knowledge and ideas — available.
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Joint statement on preliminary injunction ruling in Legal Counsel for Youth and Children, et. al. v. State of Washington

News Release, Published: 
Friday, June 21, 2024
Joint statement on preliminary injunction ruling in Legal Counsel for Youth and Children, et. al. v. State of Washington
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ACLU of Washington, Legal Voice, and QLaw, sue the State of Washington to prevent I-2081 from going into effect

News Release, Published: 
Thursday, May 23, 2024
ACLU of Washington, Legal Voice, and QLaw, sue the State of Washington to prevent I-2081 from going into effect
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How to Create Lasting Change in Washington

Published: 
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
We are facing real threats to our communities, our freedoms, and our democracy. In this climate, positive change can seem like a fairy tale. It can be when you work alone. But we can make lasting progress when we rely on each other.
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The Rights of Transgender People in Washington State - Updates in Progress

Published: 
Friday, April 19, 2024
A helpful guide answering many common questions about practical legal issues for transgender individuals to understand their legal rights in Washington State.
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ACLU-WA Objects to Recent Liquor and Cannabis Board Raids on Seattle LGBTQIA2S+ Bars, Sends Letter Urging Disengagement with Joint Enforcement Task Force and Protection of Privacy

News Release, Published: 
Friday, February 2, 2024
ACLU-WA Sends Letter Urging Disengagement with Joint Enforcement Task Force and Protection of Privacy
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FAQ: Washington and the 303 Creative v. Elenis Case

Published: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
While it will take some time to determine exactly how this decision will impact Washington State, we offer some preliminary guidance in this FAQ.
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Consent decree ends gendered uniform policy for Alaska Airlines

Published: 
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Flight Attendant Justin Wetherell celebrates Alaska Airlines entered a groundbreaking consent decree requiring the adoption of a gender-inclusive uniform policy
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