Press Releases

ACLU of Alaska statement on resentencing of Brian Hall

Brian Hall was resentenced to 99 years for a crime he committed when he was 17.

Division of Elections' decision to inactivate eligible Alaskan voters violates the National Voter Registration Act and the Voting Rights Act

Alaskans demand that the Division of Elections ensure that impacted eligible voters have their votes counted
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

ACLU of Alaska statement on the resentencing of Jonathan Norton

Jonathan Norton was resentenced to 99 years with 36 years suspended for a crime he committed when he was 16.

Planned Parenthood Sues to Expand Abortion Access in Alaska

Lawsuit challenges Alaska’s unconstitutional telehealth abortion ban
Issue Areas: Reproductive Rights

New ACLU report illustrates human toll of ICE’s unprecedented transfer to Alaska

One year after 41 immigration detainees were transferred to the Anchorage Correctional Complex, it remains unclear if critical changes have been made to meet federal civil detention standards.

ACLU of Alaska Executive Director Mara Kimmel Announces Retirement

Kimmel will serve as executive director until the role is filled

Civil rights groups sue Alaska Division of Elections for sharing unredacted voter registration list

Lawsuit contends the 2025 agreement signed by the State of Alaska with the federal government violates Alaskans’ privacy and undermines voting rights
Issue Areas: Privacy, Voting Rights

Alaska organizations applaud introduction of LGBTQ+ non-discrimination protections bill 

HB 301 proposes explicit protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression in employment, housing, public accommodations

Alaska Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Planned Parenthood challenge to abortion restrictions

Today’s argument follows the state’s appeal of a 2024 Superior Court ruling that struck down Alaska’s physician-only abortion restriction as unconstitutional.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Rights