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Nov 23, 2016

ACLU of Alaska Applauds Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly for Reversing Unconstitutional Invocation Policy

The ACLU of Alaska is pleased to hear that the Kenai Borough Assembly has amended its invocations policy and will return to allowing all residents to fully participate in local civic life.

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The ACLU of Alaska is pleased to hear that the Kenai Borough Assembly has amended its invocations policy and will return to allowing all residents to fully participate in local civic life.

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White text over a blue background quoting part of the press release.
Oct 20, 2016

ACLU of Alaska Calls on Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly to Reverse New Invocation Policy

Freedom of Religion

The ACLU of Alaska warned the Assembly that the new policy is unconstitutional and asked them to either stop invocations or go back to allowing anyone to offer them.

ACLU of...

The ACLU of Alaska warned the Assembly that the new policy is unconstitutional and asked them to either stop invocations or go back to allowing anyone to offer them.

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The seal of the Kenai Peninsula Borough: a snow-covered mountain, moose, and eagle.
The seal of the Kenai Peninsula Borough: a snow-covered mountain, moose, and eagle.
Aug 22, 2016

Juneau Assembly Passes Ordinance Protecting Everyone from Discrimination

LGBTQIA2S+ Rights

The Juneau Assembly passed a fully-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance by a vote of 8-1, making Juneau only the second Alaskan city where all people are protected against unfair and unequal...

The Juneau Assembly passed a fully-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance by a vote of 8-1, making Juneau only the second Alaskan city where all people are protected against unfair and unequal...

A wooden sign says "Welcome to Juneau - Alaska's Capital City" next to a map of Alaska
A wooden sign says "Welcome to Juneau - Alaska's Capital City" next to a map of Alaska
Aug 3, 2016

ACLU Letter to the Mayor on Evictions of the Homeless

The ACLU of Alaska sent a letter to Mayor Berkowitz asking his administration to cease evicting people from homeless camps while Anchorage's shelters are full. We recognize that solutions to...

The ACLU of Alaska sent a letter to Mayor Berkowitz asking his administration to cease evicting people from homeless camps while Anchorage's shelters are full. We recognize that solutions to...

A yellow and gray camping tent set up in the woods.
A yellow and gray camping tent set up in the woods.
Jul 28, 2016

ACLU Statement on HB 156 Becoming Law

Free Speech

We're disappointed that earlier today, Governor Walker announced he would allow House Bill 156, a bill that restricts the free speech rights of Alaskan students, to become law despite its...

We're disappointed that earlier today, Governor Walker announced he would allow House Bill 156, a bill that restricts the free speech rights of Alaskan students, to become law despite its...

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Quote in white text over blue background
Jul 22, 2016

Alaska Supreme Court Strikes Down Parental Notification Law

Reproductive Rights

The Alaska Supreme Court struck down a state law requring parental notification before minor women can obtain abortions, citing the law's violation of both the equal protection guarantee as well...

The Alaska Supreme Court struck down a state law requring parental notification before minor women can obtain abortions, citing the law's violation of both the equal protection guarantee as well...

The Alaska Supreme Court justices (four men and one one woman) sit on a bench, all wearing black judicial robes.
The Alaska Supreme Court justices (four men and one one woman) sit on a bench, all wearing black judicial robes.