The ACLU-WA is suing the Tacoma Police Dept. for failing to disclose records related to its use of a highly intrusive stingray surveillance device. The suit seeks information vital to holding police accountable to the public it serves.

ACLU Urges Overhaul of Pasco Police Policies

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

The ACLU-WA has issued a report calling for major reforms in Pasco police policies in order to prevent unnecessary deaths and excessive use of force. (Pictured Above: ACLU-WA Deputy Director Jennifer Shaw at a press conference in Pasco)

House unanimously passes bill to end debtors’ prisons

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

The Washington House of Representatives today passed a bill (HB 1390) to end debtors’ prisons in Washington and reform our state’s system for court-imposed debts. The measure passed by a unanimous 97-0 vote.

Q & A: Sexting, Teens, and the Law

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Download our guide to questions and answers about teens, sexting, and the law.

ACLU-WA letter to prosecuting attorneys re sexting

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Prosecutors Should Think Twice Before Charging Teens Who Sext

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

The ACLU-WA is encouraging prosecuting attorneys around the state to exercise prosecutorial discretion when considering whether to press charges in cases involving youth and the sharing of sexually-tinged photos, known as “sexting.”

ACLU-WA Testimony Opposing SB 6443

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Gender Dysphoria Coverage Policy

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Q & A: Montes Voting Rights Case

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

In 2012, the ACLU filed a lawsuit (Montes v. Yakima) on behalf of Yakima residents Mateo Arteaga and Rogelio Montes in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Washington, charging that Yakima’s at-large City Council election system violated Section 2 of the federal Voting Rights Act.