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2025 Legislative Session Report

Published: 
Friday, May 30, 2025
Working towards a Washington rooted in compassion, justice, and liberation.
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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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Advocacy Day 2025 Partner Organizations

Published: 
Friday, May 23, 2025
Advocacy Day 2025 Partner Organizations
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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

Published: 
Monday, May 5, 2025
Support community partners during the GiveBig fundraising event, May 6 - 7  
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Parent Advocacy Groups and a Coalition of Head Start Providers File Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Head Start

News Release, Published: 
Monday, April 28, 2025
A coalition of parents and Head Start providers filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s coordinated and unlawful efforts to dismantle the Head Start program.
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ACLU-WA statement on WA Supreme Court ruling overturning Spokane anti-camping initiative

News Release, Published: 
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Washington Supreme Court overturned Spokane’s Proposition 1 anti-camping initiative on the grounds that it exceeded the proper scope of local initiative power by addressing administrative rather than legislative matters.
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Muslim Ban Timeline

Published: 
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
A brief timeline of Trump's Muslim Ban & the ACLU's fight against it
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ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals Information About Plans to Expand ICE Detention Facilities Nationwide

News Release, Published: 
Friday, April 11, 2025
Documents show ICE seeking to expand detention facilities already in use, open new facilities in 10 states across the Midwest and West Coast
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ACLU of Washington comment on elimination of federal funds for state library programs

News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The federal government has eliminated funding for a $3.9 million grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that supports the Washington State Library.
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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 recent revocations of student visas in Washington

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Multiple students at institutions in Washington have had their visas revoked without notice or justification.
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