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Mar 15, 2023

ACLU of Alaska fights back against DOC attacks on bodily autonomy and liberty interests of incarcerated people

We are headed to court to challenge the Alaska Department of Corrections’ blatant due process violations after it forcefully medicates our client, and perpetuates the problem in its revised involuntary...

Mar 8, 2023

On International Women’s Day

This administration appears to be celebrating Women’s History Month in the most ironic way possible – by aggressively attacking gender equality and trying to reverse decades of hard-fought wins.

By Mara Kimmel

This administration appears to be celebrating Women’s History Month in the most ironic way possible – by aggressively attacking gender equality and trying to reverse decades of hard-fought wins.

By Mara Kimmel

Feb 23, 2023

ACLU of Alaska files suit after Department of Corrections violates Constitutional Rights of incarcerated people

On behalf of four individuals, and others similarly situated, ACLU of Alaska files suit against DOC and its commissioner for violating due process and equal protection rights of incarcerated people seeking...

Feb 2, 2023

The legislature has gaveled in: Here's what we're watching

So, what can you expect from this year’s legislature in terms of civil rights and civil liberties?

Dec 22, 2022

Happy Solstice from the ACLU of Alaska: A letter from Mara Kimmel

Looking ahead to 2023, we are excited and hopeful for more advances for civil liberties in our great state.

Nov 9, 2022

ACLU of Alaska celebrates voters’ decision to say no to a Constitutional Convention

Alaskans have come together to keep politics out of the courtroom, government out of our business, and outside interests from determining our futures.