Press Releases

Abatement notices in Davis Park are rescinded following ACLU of Alaska lawsuit

The Municipality of Anchorage rescinded its order to abate homeless camps in and around Davis Park following an ACLU of Alaska lawsuit.

ACLU of Alaska defends Constitutional rights of unhoused Alaskans in Davis Park

On Wednesday, the ACLU of Alaska filed thirteen appeals in Alaska Superior Court on behalf of people experiencing homelessness in Anchorage who were unconstitutionally abated from Davis Park in the Mountain View neighborhood.

ACLU of Alaska fights back against Anchorage's war on homeless people

The ACLU of Alaska is taking action on behalf of houseless individuals currently camping at Cuddy Park and facing unlawful abatement as a result of the city’s failure to provide indoor shelter.

ACLU of Alaska files suit after Department of Corrections violates Constitutional rights of incarcerated people

On behalf of four individuals, and others similarly situated, ACLU of Alaska files suit against DOC and its commissioner for violating due process and equal protection rights of incarcerated people seeking meaningful opportunities for transitional programming.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

After State of Alaska fails to address voter disenfranchisement issues, civil rights group files suit

The ACLU of Alaska, Native American Rights Fund, and Perkins Coie filed a lawsuit after the state failed to implement ballot curing provisions ahead of fall elections.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

ACLU files amicus brief urging Supreme Court to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act

The American Civil Liberties Union, along with 12 ACLU state affiliates, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today urging the court to uphold the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Issue Areas: Alaska Native Rights

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