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Oct 14, 2022

ACLU of Alaska demands answers to deaths in DOC custody, holds protest

In response to the record number of deaths of incarcerated Alaskans this year, the ACLU of Alaska is formally requesting that the Dunleavy Administration initiate an independent investigation into the...

In response to the record number of deaths of incarcerated Alaskans this year, the ACLU of Alaska is formally requesting that the Dunleavy Administration initiate an independent investigation into the...

PNP
PNP
Sep 29, 2022

Ruth Botstein to lead ACLU of Alaska legal team

The ACLU of Alaska has hired longtime Alaska litigator Ruth Botstein to lead the organization’s legal department.

The ACLU of Alaska has hired longtime Alaska litigator Ruth Botstein to lead the organization’s legal department.

Ruth
Ruth
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.
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Blue and gold "I voted" stickers
Jun 24, 2022

Supreme Court Issues Devastating Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

Reproductive Rights

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

Reproductive 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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