Press Releases

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that cities can punish unhoused people for sleeping in public, even if they have nowhere else to go. 
Issue Areas: Housing

Anchorage Pride Parade Saturday, June 29th; ACLU of Alaska named Grand Marshall

The Anchorage Pride Parade, a vibrant celebration of diversity, equality, and inclusion, has become a significant milestone for the community. The ACLU of Alaska will serve as Grand Marshall for the parade.
Issue Areas: LGBTQIA2S+ Rights

"Misguided" and "a failure": ACLU of Alaska statement on HB 66

On the final day of the regular session of the 2024 Alaska Legislature, the crime omnibus bill, HB 66) passed both the House and Senate.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Alaska signs on to brief urging Supreme Court to uphold Eighth Amendment protections in Grants Pass v. Johnson

The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Alaska, and 18 other affiliates across the country submitted a friend-of-the-court brief today in Grants Pass v. Johnson.
Issue Areas: Housing

Canceled legislative hearing on Alaskan deaths in Department of Corrections custody leaves families reeling

The House Community and Regional Affairs committee in the Alaska Legislature did not hold a scheduled hearing on deaths of Alaskans in Department of Corrections (DOC) custody, which have occurred at record rates since 2022.

ACLU of Alaska sues Mat-Su Borough School District over bathroom restrictions for transgender students

The ACLU of Alaska filed litigation against the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) over its preventing transgender students from using bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity

Three deaths in custody underscores urgent need for legislative oversight of Department of Corrections

The Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) announced three deaths within the last four days of Alaskans in custody at prison facilities across the state. 

Northern Justice Project, ACLU of Alaska file preliminary injunction to put 56 removed books back on Mat-Su school library shelves

The Northern Justice Project and the ACLU of Alaska filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to return 56 book titles to Mat-Su Borough School District library shelves.

Northern Justice Project, ACLU of Alaska file lawsuit against Mat-Su Borough School District for removal of 56 books from school libraries

The Northern Justice Project and the ACLU of Alaska filed a lawsuit against the Mat-Su Borough School District for the removal of 56 books from school libraries that contained ideas that the Board desired to suppress.