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May 14, 2019

Nome Becomes First Alaska City to Ensure Civilian Oversight and Accountability for Local Police

In 2017, Clarice Hardy, then a Nome Police dispatcher, reported to police that she was sexually assaulted in her apartment. The morning after the assault, she learned of a video of the incident circulating...

Mar 18, 2019

Senators Wise to Think Deeper About SB 91 Repeal

Senators acknowledged what most legislators and engaged members of the public can clearly see from the data provided by the Dunleavy administration during legislative briefings — the system we had before SB...

Mar 18, 2019

ACLU of Alaska Concerned by Reports of State Official’s Attempt to Silence Alaskan

As America’s oldest watchdog of civil liberties, we find it troubling any time a public official abuses the authority placed with them to silence political views with which they personally disagree. The 1st...

Mar 1, 2019

Fairbanks Mayor Matherly Encourages LGBTQ Discrimination by Vetoing Non-Discrimination Protections

Today, Mayor Jim Matherly sent the clear message that it is okay to discriminate in Fairbanks by vetoing LGBTQ non-discrimination protections. The mayor has taken this deeply misguided action despite strong...

Feb 26, 2019

ACLU of Alaska and Planned Parenthood Applaud City of Fairbanks Passing Non-Discrimination Ordinance

Fairbanks, AK — By passing Ordinance 6093 yesterday, the City Council took a major step towards stopping discrimination against LGBTQ community members in Fairbanks. We were disappointed the ordinance did...

Feb 26, 2019

Fairness and Freedom From Discrimination Are Fundamental Alaskan Values

ACLU of Alaska's February 25, 2019 testimony to the Fairbanks City Council on Ordinance 6093—adding LGBTQ protections to the city's non-discrimination code.