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ACLU Asks for Injunction to Stop Trump’s Muslim Ban From Separating Refugees From Their Families

News Release, Published: 
Monday, November 6, 2017
The ACLU of Washington today is filing a motion in federal court seeking a Preliminary Injunction on behalf of Plaintiff Joseph Doe, a refugee living in Washington state who wants to be reunited with his wife and children, and all others in Washington in similar situations. It challenges the administration’s latest Muslim Travel Ban restrictions, which will indefinitely prevent children and spouses from being allowed to join refugees already admitted to the U.S.
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Photos from 2017 Bill of Rights Dinner

Photography courtesy of James Rooney.
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ACLU-WA Honors WA Immigrant Solidarity Network, Spokane’s Every Student Counts Alliance, and Auburn’s Youth United

News Release, Published: 
Friday, November 3, 2017
The ACLU of Washington is honoring a statewide immigrant support network, a Spokane group that has advocated for reform of school discipline policies, and a group of Auburn students that have advocated for the rights of immigrant youth with its annual awards for 2017.
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How much do you know about the vote in Washington?

Published: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
How much do you know about voting in Washington?  Find out with our quiz.
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I’m a Transgender Boy, and I’m Suing My Health Insurer to Cover the Medical Care I Need.

Published: 
Friday, October 27, 2017
I’m still devastated by the fact that simply because I’m transgender I was refused coverage for the medical care that my doctor prescribed for me. With the help of the ACLU, we’re bringing a lawsuit against PeaceHealth because no one should be refused care because of who they are.
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School Discipline Organizer

Published: 
Friday, October 27, 2017
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is seeking a Spokane-based School Discipline Organizer.
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ACLU Urges King County Council to Halt Funding for Law Enforcement Records System

News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
We are urging King County Council to halt funding for Mark43, a record management system for the Sheriff’s Office that might infringe on civil liberties.
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