We call on colleges and universities to respect and protect the free speech of their students: aclu-wa.org/news/aclu-wash…

The ACLU helped establish the right to protest as a central pillar of the First Amendment. We have defended those principles for more than a century. The First Amendment compels public universities and colleges to respect free speech rights. And while the Constitution does not

History has repeatedly shown that arresting peaceful protestors will only escalate, not calm, tensions on campuses. Students and faculty must be free to express their political opinions without fear of disproportionate punishment or censure. latimes.com/business/story…

Know your protest rights and tips for staying safe. Visit our protest safety center to learn more: aclu-wa.org/protest-center

Press Release: ACLU of Washington, Legal Voice, and QLaw, sue the State of Washington to prevent I-2081 from going into effect.  aclu-wa.org/news/aclu-wash…

Press Release: ACLU of Washington Statement on trial of Officer Jeff Nelson - aclu-wa.org/news/aclu-wash…

PRESS RELEASE - ACLU of Washington sues City of Spokane over laws targeting unhoused residents, alleging cruel punishment under state constitution. aclu-wa.org/news/aclu-wash…

PRESS RELEASE - Empowering Latina Leaders & Action (ELLA), ACLU of Washington, and the Sunnyside School District Agree to Change the Voting System Used in Sunnyside School Board Elections aclu-wa.org/news/empowerin…