Early Wednesday, the Washington House passed E2SSB 5536, a bill that reestablishes criminal penalties for drug possession after the state Supreme Court struck down the prior possession statute as unconstitutional.

ACLU of Washington comment on Senate passage of juvenile points bill

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

ACLU-WA is committed to working again next session to achieve retroactivity in regard to juvenile points for all Washingtonians.

Tell the Senate: Restore retroactivity to EHB 1324.

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Monday, April 10, 2023

We're punishing people twice for the same conviction. Take action!

Div I Opinion - In re Custody of A.N.D.M.

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Monday, April 10, 2023

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In re Custody of A.N.D.M.

ACLU of Washington comment after federal judges in Texas and Washington issue rulings regarding access to mifepristone

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Friday, April 7, 2023

A federal judge in Texas issued a ruling earlier Friday blocking the FDA's approval of mifepristone.

Take Action: Washington's immigrants need health equity now.

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Sign the petition and tell lawmakers to pass the House's budget proposal on immigrant health care.

EHB 1324 Letter to Senate Regarding Retroactivity

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

ACLU of Washington comment on Senate passage of Washington My Health, My Data Act ESHB 1155

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Legislators in the Washington Senate advanced ESHB 1155, the Washington My Health, My Data Act, which removes significant barriers reproductive and gender affirming health care by protecting the privacy of people’s health data.

Tell House Appropriations by 4/1 at 8 a.m.: Stop the failed policies of the War on Drugs.

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Friday, March 31, 2023

ACLU Amicus Brief - Freedom Foundation v. WA Federation of State Employees

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Friday, March 31, 2023

Court Document:

Freedom Foundation v. WA Federation of State Employees

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