Blogs | ACLU of Alaska

Dec 16, 2021

Counting the days amid the pandemic

A wife's story: For incarcerated Alaskans and their loved ones, COVID-19 has created many additional hardships, one of which is the ongoing suspension of contact visitation.

Oct 27, 2021

ACLU of Alaska pushes DOC for details on extreme COVID-19 restrictions, safety concerns

Nearly two years into pandemic, DOC continues to enforce restrictions on civil liberties of incarcerated people, fails on transparency

Oct 13, 2021

The growing problems of APD's bodycam project

Eight months into the project, we fear that body cameras won’t live up to their promise and will become another tool in the police department’s arsenal to collect information on residents, evade accountability...

By Michael Garvey

Oct 8, 2021

Courts protect free speech rights of API doctors fired by Dunleavy Administration

In sweeping victory, the court says the Dunleavy Administration violated the First Amendment and free speech clause of Alaska Constitution.

Oct 7, 2021

Municipality of Anchorage fails on transparency and accountability with new APD bodycam policy

City no closer to delivering body-worn camera program that improves public safety.

Sep 16, 2021

Nome disregards court order, continues to delay justice for Clarice “Bun” Hardy

Legal team files motion to hold City of Nome in contempt of court and for sanctions.