ACLU of Alaska implements new work strategy, monitoring COVID-19 impacts

We're actively monitoring how COVID-19 and reactions to it may impact civil liberties. Every member of our team is dedicated to ensuring this work continues, we know our democracy depends on it.  

March 18, 2020

To our fellow Alaskans,

We are listening to world health experts and are taking precautionary measures to ensure that our staff, and fellow Alaskans, are safe and healthy in these uncertain times. This does not mean that our work to protect and enhance your civil rights and liberties will stop, though. In fact, we’re actively monitoring how COVID-19 and reactions to it may impact civil liberties. Every member of our team is dedicated to ensuring our work continues, we know our democracy depends on it.

This week, the ACLU of Alaska team began a remote work strategy. We are still reachable via email and telephonically at 907-258-0044. As standard practice, we continue to encourage individuals in need of assistance to use our online form, here.

We thank you for you continued support during these turbulent times. Stay healthy, friends.

Sincerely,

The ACLU of Alaska team

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