Alaska Native Rights

The ACLU of Alaska is committed to defending tribal sovereignty and the rights of Indigenous peoples to be free from discrimination and governmental abuse of power.

Alaska native rights

We are committed to upholding racial equality and combating racism in all forms through litigation, community organizing and training, legislative initiatives, and public education to address the broad spectrum of issues that disproportionately and negatively impact people of color, including the indigenous peoples of Alaska. The ACLU of Alaska strives to eliminate the distinct obstacles faced by Alaska Natives as they exercise their constitutional right to vote and freely practice their faith.

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Alaska Native Peoples and Immigration Enforcement

Alaska Native People born in the United States are U.S. citizens, and ICE cannot arrest them for immigration violations or deport them.
News & Commentary
Medical deaths

Medical emergencies that lead to death are deaths that DOC must take responsibility for.

Another young Alaskan has died in DOC custody, marking the 11th death this year. But DOC isn’t counting her.
News & Commentary
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ACLU of Alaska & Indigenous Justice

The Alaska Civil Liberties Union of Alaska believes Indigenous peoples and their governments have inherent sovereignty, the right to govern themselves and their lands and determine their own futures.
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Hardy and ACLU of Alaska settle case against Nome 5 years after police ignored her pleas for help

Hardy and ACLU settle case against Nome 5 years after police ignored her pleas for help.
Issue Areas: Alaska Native Rights
Court Case
Feb 24, 2017

Smith v. State of Alaska

Court Case
Feb 20, 2010

Alaska v. Holder

Court Case
Feb 11, 2013

Alaska v. Ivan

Court Case
Feb 16, 2010

Nick v. Bethel