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News Release, Published: 
Saturday, November 15, 2008
The ACLU has asked Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske to take action to reduce unjustified arrests for obstructing a police officer, a charge that is only intended to be used on bystanders who interfere with police actions.

Defending Youth in Truancy Proceedings

Document, Published: 
Monday, September 1, 2008
This manual outlines the relevant rules of law and issues of strategic judgment involved at each stage of the truancy process. It is intended to be a resource for attorneys representing students at any stage of a truancy proceeding, with an emphasis on the issues and procedures that arise in the contempt phase.

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