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ACLU and NWIRP Statement on Court Refusal to Release People at High Risk of COVID-19

News Release, Published: 
Thursday, March 19, 2020
A federal district court ruled that it will not immediately release immigrants detained at the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington
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Our Response to COVID-19

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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ACLU and NWIRP Sue ICE For Release Of Immigrants Especially Vulnerable To COVID-19

News Release, Published: 
Monday, March 16, 2020
The ACLU of Washington, ACLU and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project filed a lawsuit seeking the release of people in civil detention at high risk for COVID-19 complications.
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Advocates Call on Gov. Inslee and Department of Corrections to take Swift and Decisive Action to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 in State Prisons

News Release, Published: 
Monday, March 16, 2020
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Trump’s COVID-19 Plan for ICE Detention: Wait Until It’s Too Late.

Published: 
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The ACLU-WA and allies sent a letter to ICE and GEO demanding the release of those facing health risks
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Tell the Port Commission to Push Back Against Face Surveillance

Published: 
Monday, March 9, 2020
This Port Commission meeting needs to be postponed. Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, and the fact that committee notes and scheduled meetings on this issue have not been regularly posted on the Port’s website, the public has not had a chance to meaningfully weigh in on this topic. This meeting needs to be rescheduled.   
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