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Aug 18, 2022

ACLU Files Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act

The American Civil Liberties Union, along with 12 ACLU state affiliates, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today urging the court to uphold the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act...
The American Civil Liberties Union, along with 12 ACLU state affiliates, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today urging the court to uphold the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act...
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Jul 20, 2022

Demands sent to state to improve curing process after thousands of votes thrown out

Voting Rights
The ACLU of Alaska, Native American Rights Fund, and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law seek solutions from State of Alaska after 7,500-plus ballots are rejected in special election.
The ACLU of Alaska, Native American Rights Fund, and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law seek solutions from State of Alaska after 7,500-plus ballots are rejected in special election.
Blue and gold "I voted" stickers
Blue and gold "I voted" stickers
Jun 24, 2022

Supreme Court Issues Devastating Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

Abortion is Still Safe, Legal and Protected in Alaska.
Abortion is Still Safe, Legal and Protected in Alaska.
Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade
May 9, 2022

Constitutional convention threatens Alaskans’ privacy, reproductive health care rights

We can preserve privacy rights in Alaska. We can protect our constitution. And we know we cannot do it alone; we are in this together.
By Mara Kimmel
We can preserve privacy rights in Alaska. We can protect our constitution. And we know we cannot do it alone; we are in this together.
By Mara Kimmel
State of Alaska
State of Alaska
May 9, 2022

ACLU of Alaska hires Mara Kimmel as Executive Director

ACLU of Alaska Board of Directors name longtime public policy expert, attorney head of Alaska affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU of Alaska Board of Directors name longtime public policy expert, attorney head of Alaska affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union
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Mar 31, 2022

What the Legislature uncovered about DOC

The legislature devoted nearly four hours of committee time last week to needed oversight of the Department of Corrections (DOC), an agency with a nearly $400 million budget and population that is expected to...
By Michael Garvey
The legislature devoted nearly four hours of committee time last week to needed oversight of the Department of Corrections (DOC), an agency with a nearly $400 million budget and population that is expected to...
By Michael Garvey
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