ACLU of Washington
@acluwa.bsky.social
Protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of all in Washington state. Advocating:
⚖ in the Courts
🗽 in the Legislature
🤝 with community
⚖ in the Courts
🗽 in the Legislature
🤝 with community
In 2020, former ACLU-WA staffer Crystal Pardue (Chumash) wrote about decolonizing Thanksgiving by lifting up Native American food traditions and celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ resilience.
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
In 2020, former ACLU-WA staffer Crystal Pardue (Chumash) wrote about decolonizing Thanksgiving by lifting up Native American food traditions and celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ resilience.
Drivers, do you know who is watching you?
Many law enforcement agencies in Washington use devices called Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to capture and store data of countless Washington drivers every day.
All without guardrails on who can access or use this data about you.
Many law enforcement agencies in Washington use devices called Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to capture and store data of countless Washington drivers every day.
All without guardrails on who can access or use this data about you.
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Drivers, do you know who is watching you?
Many law enforcement agencies in Washington use devices called Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to capture and store data of countless Washington drivers every day.
All without guardrails on who can access or use this data about you.
Many law enforcement agencies in Washington use devices called Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to capture and store data of countless Washington drivers every day.
All without guardrails on who can access or use this data about you.
The First Amendment protects our right to make jokes at the federal government's expense.
He got cuffed after playing the 'Imperial March' at National Guard. Now, he's suing.
Sam O'Hara said he has 'lots of respect' for the military but criticized its presence in cities, including Washington, DC.
www.usatoday.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The First Amendment protects our right to make jokes at the federal government's expense.
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Students know: ICE doesn't belong in our schools or our community.
Over 30,000 Charlotte students absent from school in protest of ICE operation, reports say
Over 30,000 Charlotte students were absent on Monday, according to school officials.
www.wafb.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Students know: ICE doesn't belong in our schools or our community.
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At 17, Gary Tyler was sentenced to death by an all white jury for a crime he didn’t commit. He was released from prison at age 57, after spending 42 years behind bars.
Wrongful convictions are a feature, not a bug, of the death penalty. We must end it once and for all.
Wrongful convictions are a feature, not a bug, of the death penalty. We must end it once and for all.
Gary Tyler Spent 42 Years on Death Row. Racism Put Him There. | ACLU
Tyler’s case shows how bias, fear, and discrimination drive wrongful convictions — and why confronting racial injustice in the legal system remains urgent today.
www.aclu.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
At 17, Gary Tyler was sentenced to death by an all white jury for a crime he didn’t commit. He was released from prison at age 57, after spending 42 years behind bars.
Wrongful convictions are a feature, not a bug, of the death penalty. We must end it once and for all.
Wrongful convictions are a feature, not a bug, of the death penalty. We must end it once and for all.
Today, on Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of all transgender people who have been killed by anti-trans violence.
November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Today, on Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of all transgender people who have been killed by anti-trans violence.
Barbara Cameron was a Hunkpapa Lakota artist and pillar of the San Francisco community who advocated fearlessly for lesbian and Two-Spirit people like her, people with HIV/AIDS, and women impacted by violence.
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Barbara Cameron was a Hunkpapa Lakota artist and pillar of the San Francisco community who advocated fearlessly for lesbian and Two-Spirit people like her, people with HIV/AIDS, and women impacted by violence.
Habeas corpus is a crucial line of defense against abuse of power.
The Trump administration has repeatedly threatened to suspend this fundamental right to carry out its unlawful deportation agenda.
The Trump administration has repeatedly threatened to suspend this fundamental right to carry out its unlawful deportation agenda.
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Habeas corpus is a crucial line of defense against abuse of power.
The Trump administration has repeatedly threatened to suspend this fundamental right to carry out its unlawful deportation agenda.
The Trump administration has repeatedly threatened to suspend this fundamental right to carry out its unlawful deportation agenda.
Deb Haaland is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and in 2021 made history as the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary.
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Deb Haaland is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and in 2021 made history as the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary.
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Farm workers were hard at work the raisin drying process under the hot California sun. Thanks to their hard work we will enjoy raisins in our morning oatmeal and in our Thanksgiving stuffing. #WeFeedYou
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Farm workers were hard at work the raisin drying process under the hot California sun. Thanks to their hard work we will enjoy raisins in our morning oatmeal and in our Thanksgiving stuffing. #WeFeedYou
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I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Alice Wong on Instagram: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it ...
423 likes, 73 comments - alicatsamurai on November 14, 2025: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the t...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
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Good.
National Guard troops are supposed to be deployed for true emergencies, like aiding their communities after a fire or flood, not to be used as political props.
National Guard troops are supposed to be deployed for true emergencies, like aiding their communities after a fire or flood, not to be used as political props.
Texas, California National Guard members to leave Portland and Chicago
The federalized California and Texas National Guard members sent to Portland and Chicago will return to their home states, according to two U.S. officials.
abcnews.go.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Good.
National Guard troops are supposed to be deployed for true emergencies, like aiding their communities after a fire or flood, not to be used as political props.
National Guard troops are supposed to be deployed for true emergencies, like aiding their communities after a fire or flood, not to be used as political props.
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BREAKING: Today, in a win for our constitutional rights, a federal judge ruled that DHS and ICE likely violated the Fifth Amendment by denying detained immigrants’ lawful access to their attorneys.
Federal judge orders government to stop blocking immigrant detainees from having access to lawyers
In her ruling this week, Judge Frimpong said that lawyer visiting hours at B-18, which is in the basement of a federal building, have been closed down repeatedly without letting lawyers know, despite ...
www.latimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING: Today, in a win for our constitutional rights, a federal judge ruled that DHS and ICE likely violated the Fifth Amendment by denying detained immigrants’ lawful access to their attorneys.
🏳️⚧️🌲Trans people belong in Washington🌲🏳️⚧️
No matter what, we will always fight for your freedom to be yourself, to get the care you need, and to thrive here.
Happy #TransAwarenessWeek!
No matter what, we will always fight for your freedom to be yourself, to get the care you need, and to thrive here.
Happy #TransAwarenessWeek!
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
🏳️⚧️🌲Trans people belong in Washington🌲🏳️⚧️
No matter what, we will always fight for your freedom to be yourself, to get the care you need, and to thrive here.
Happy #TransAwarenessWeek!
No matter what, we will always fight for your freedom to be yourself, to get the care you need, and to thrive here.
Happy #TransAwarenessWeek!
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🎤 Ekko Astral turns punk shows into mutual aid — proving the stage can build real trans solidarity. More here ▶️
The DIY and IRL energy of punk rock mutual aid
Bands like Ekko Astral are bringing the urgency of online solidarity into the mosh pit.
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎤 Ekko Astral turns punk shows into mutual aid — proving the stage can build real trans solidarity. More here ▶️
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🏳️⚧️ In honor of Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance, HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY will be available to stream Nov 13–20! We're grateful that viewers will be encouraged to make a donation to our Trans Youth Emergency Project. Learn more, and start streaming here ▶️ buff.ly/gBpxFpY
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🏳️⚧️ In honor of Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance, HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY will be available to stream Nov 13–20! We're grateful that viewers will be encouraged to make a donation to our Trans Youth Emergency Project. Learn more, and start streaming here ▶️ buff.ly/gBpxFpY
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It's that time of year again — we're putting together guides to help you navigate tough conversations at the holiday dinner table.
What questions do you have for our organizers and experts about how to navigate talking to friends and family about civil liberties and civil rights issues?
What questions do you have for our organizers and experts about how to navigate talking to friends and family about civil liberties and civil rights issues?
November 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
It's that time of year again — we're putting together guides to help you navigate tough conversations at the holiday dinner table.
What questions do you have for our organizers and experts about how to navigate talking to friends and family about civil liberties and civil rights issues?
What questions do you have for our organizers and experts about how to navigate talking to friends and family about civil liberties and civil rights issues?
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Cities in Washington tried to come up with many reasons why they shouldn’t have to release information collected by ALPR cameras. A court has shot them down and reaffirmed the public’s right to know. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Washington Court Rules That Data Captured on Flock Safety Cameras Are
A Washington state trial court has shot down local municipalities’ effort to keep automated license plate reader (ALPR) data secret.The Skagit County Superior Court in Washington rejected the attempt
www.eff.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Cities in Washington tried to come up with many reasons why they shouldn’t have to release information collected by ALPR cameras. A court has shot them down and reaffirmed the public’s right to know. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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Trans Awareness Week honors & uplifts the trans community in a time when anti-trans bigotry & political attacks are on the rise. It’s more important than ever that we listen to, learn from, & show up with compassion for trans folks. 🏳️⚧️
Hear more trans people #SpeakOUT: lambdalegal.org/speak-out/
Hear more trans people #SpeakOUT: lambdalegal.org/speak-out/
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Trans Awareness Week honors & uplifts the trans community in a time when anti-trans bigotry & political attacks are on the rise. It’s more important than ever that we listen to, learn from, & show up with compassion for trans folks. 🏳️⚧️
Hear more trans people #SpeakOUT: lambdalegal.org/speak-out/
Hear more trans people #SpeakOUT: lambdalegal.org/speak-out/
You submitted your ballot, but has it been counted? To know for sure, check your ballot status at votewa.gov.
Don’t delay! The deadline to have your ballot count is 4:30pm on November 24.
Check out the second post in this thread for guidance on what to do if your ballot wasn't accepted.
Don’t delay! The deadline to have your ballot count is 4:30pm on November 24.
Check out the second post in this thread for guidance on what to do if your ballot wasn't accepted.
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
You submitted your ballot, but has it been counted? To know for sure, check your ballot status at votewa.gov.
Don’t delay! The deadline to have your ballot count is 4:30pm on November 24.
Check out the second post in this thread for guidance on what to do if your ballot wasn't accepted.
Don’t delay! The deadline to have your ballot count is 4:30pm on November 24.
Check out the second post in this thread for guidance on what to do if your ballot wasn't accepted.
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Join us 11/18 at 1 p.m. ET for our 3rd annual webinar on the state of trans rights. 🏳️⚧️
We continue to face a wave of coordinated attacks from both state & federal levels. Tune in as we break down these fast-moving developments & what they mean for trans people.
RSVP now: tinyurl.com/45tmvz56
We continue to face a wave of coordinated attacks from both state & federal levels. Tune in as we break down these fast-moving developments & what they mean for trans people.
RSVP now: tinyurl.com/45tmvz56
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us 11/18 at 1 p.m. ET for our 3rd annual webinar on the state of trans rights. 🏳️⚧️
We continue to face a wave of coordinated attacks from both state & federal levels. Tune in as we break down these fast-moving developments & what they mean for trans people.
RSVP now: tinyurl.com/45tmvz56
We continue to face a wave of coordinated attacks from both state & federal levels. Tune in as we break down these fast-moving developments & what they mean for trans people.
RSVP now: tinyurl.com/45tmvz56
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UPDATED RESOURCE: Practical Guidance for Same-Sex Couples and Parents 📖
As we face a reality where some lawmakers continue to use LGBTQ+ families as political targets, we've put together guides to support you with safeguarding your family relationships.
Read the guides: tinyurl.com/44a3hk2f
As we face a reality where some lawmakers continue to use LGBTQ+ families as political targets, we've put together guides to support you with safeguarding your family relationships.
Read the guides: tinyurl.com/44a3hk2f
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
UPDATED RESOURCE: Practical Guidance for Same-Sex Couples and Parents 📖
As we face a reality where some lawmakers continue to use LGBTQ+ families as political targets, we've put together guides to support you with safeguarding your family relationships.
Read the guides: tinyurl.com/44a3hk2f
As we face a reality where some lawmakers continue to use LGBTQ+ families as political targets, we've put together guides to support you with safeguarding your family relationships.
Read the guides: tinyurl.com/44a3hk2f
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Our military relies on public trust that service members will uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, regardless of personal loyalties or political opinions. President Trump's deployment of troops to police civilians in D.C. and other major U.S. cities undermines that trust.
November 12, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Our military relies on public trust that service members will uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, regardless of personal loyalties or political opinions. President Trump's deployment of troops to police civilians in D.C. and other major U.S. cities undermines that trust.
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We'll be on Capitol Hill next week with veterans from across the country to meet with members of Congress and make it clear:
Our elected officials have the power and the responsibility to stop President Trump's misuse of the military.
Our elected officials have the power and the responsibility to stop President Trump's misuse of the military.
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We'll be on Capitol Hill next week with veterans from across the country to meet with members of Congress and make it clear:
Our elected officials have the power and the responsibility to stop President Trump's misuse of the military.
Our elected officials have the power and the responsibility to stop President Trump's misuse of the military.
