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ACLU Challenges Unconstitutional Destruction of Homeless Property. The ACLU filed suit in the Superior Court in Anchorage seeking an order prohibiting the Municipality of Anchorage, and the Anchorage Police Department, from raids on homeless camps, and the seizure and destruction of homeless individuals’ tents, clothing, and other personal items with as little as 12-hours’ notice. You can read the COMPLAINT or review the whole story. (04/28/10)

Yup'ik-Speaking Voters To Receive Additional Language Assistance In The City Of Bethel (07/13/09)

ACLU and Equality Works Seek Truthful Discussion on Proposed Ordinance: A coalition of Alaska Organizations working to end discrimination in Anchorage seeks to ensure that debate about the proposed Anchorage Equal Rights Ordinance protecting LGBT Alaskans focuses on the facts. (06/01/09) Read the News Release >

Yup’ik-Speaking Voters Ask Court for Effective Language Assistance (02/03/09)
> Read the Plaintiffs’ Motion

ACLU & Reproductive Rights Organizations Call for “New Conversation” about Abortion (02/2009)

ACLU Launches Election Countdown Voter Empowerment Program (10/31/08)

Alaska Prisoners’ Rights Guide Now Available Online; Important Resource for Prisoners, Their Families, and Advocates (10/31/08)

Discrimination a Persistent Problem for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Alaskans, says American Civil Liberties Union (09/24/08)

Prison Rights Attorney Joins ACLU of Alaska (09/23/08)

Alaskans Do Not Support Special Session on Abortion Issues (08/01/08)

Federal Court Upholds Voting Rights Of Alaska Natives Who Need Language Assistance (07/31/08)

American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska Reaffirms Need for Strong Defense of Right to Rehabilitation (07/18/08)

ACLU of Alaska Expresses Profound Disappointment in Representative Young for Vote Supporting Unconstitutional Surveillance Legislation (06/20/08)

LGBT Public Policy Coordinator joins the ACLU of Alaska (05/12/08)

The ACLU of Alaska advises the Voting Section of the U.S. Department of Justice of problems under the Voting Rights Act in the State of Alaska’s proposed changes to its minority language program. (05/09/08)

ACLU Urges Appellate Court to Uphold Alaska Constitutional Rights; Department of Corrections Must Provide Needed Treatment (05/07/08)

NARF AND ACLU Ask Federal Court To Stop Disenfranchisement Of Alaska Natives Who Need Language Assistance (05/05/08)

Advocates Respond to Senator Green’s Request to Expand Special Session Call; Local Leaders Call on Governor to Prioritize Women’s Health Care (04/18/08)

Alaska Supreme Court Affirms Fundamental Constitutional Rights (11/05/07)

Parental Consent Law for Minors Ruled Unconstitutional by Alaska Supreme Court (11/02/07)

Native American Rights Fund (11/02/07)

Alaska Supreme Court Protects Right to Fair Trial, Strikes Down Portions of Victims’ Rights Act (10/30/07)

Alaska Natives and ACLU Sue Over Voting Rights Violations in Bethel (06/11/07)

ACLU of Alaska Wins Privacy Challenge to Murkowski Marijuana Bill (07/10/06)

ACLU of Alaska Sues Over Religious Tax Exemption (06/12/2006)

ACLU Files Lawsuit to Protect Privacy Rights of Alaskans After Governor Signs Unconstitutional Marijuana Law (06/05/2006)

ACLU of Alaska and Juneau Youth Reaffirm Free Speech Rights for Students (03/10/2006)

Unanimous Alaska Supreme Court Says It Is Unconstitutional to Deny Equal Benefits to Lesbian and Gay State Employees (10/28/2005)

ACLU of Alaska Applauds Supreme Court Decision Upholding Political Parties' Right to Combine Primaries (08/12/2005)

ACLU of Alaska Appeals State University’s Refusal to Admit Ex-Felon to Social Work Program (07/01/2005)

ACLU of Alaska Calls on Attorney General to Clarify State’s Commitment to Uphold Medical Marijuana Statute (06/16/2005)

Alaska Superior Court Judge Affirms Right Of Accused To Interview Witnesses (05/12/2005)

ACLU of Alaska Lauds State Decision to Keep Social Security Numbers Private (05/04/2005)

ACLU of Alaska Seeks Court Order to Stop State from Publicizing Private Information of Licensed Nurses (04/18/2005)

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Civil Liberties Post 9/11; AkCLU and Broad-Based Coalition of Alaskans Applaud the “Protecting the Rights of Individuals” Act (08/01/2003)

 

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