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Jun 22, 2021
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  • Racial Justice

Statewide Body Camera Program (H 6438, S 954)

As communities nationwide grapple with the best ways to promote transparency and accountability in law enforcement agencies, the implementation of body cameras has become a major part of the discussion.
Legislation
Jun 16, 2021
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Gender Inclusive Bathrooms (H 5741, S 755)

For individuals who are transgender or gender non-conforming, the ability to access private and safe bathroom facilities is critical.
Legislation
Jun 03, 2021
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Civil Asset Forfeiture (S 732)

In a move to address the fundamental due process implications of civil asset forfeiture, we supported legislation which would have provided stricter judicial oversight to the process and ensured that law enforcement cannot seize and forfeit a person’s belongings in the absence of criminal charges.
Legislation
Jun 03, 2021
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Mental Health Court (H 6025)

While supporting the goal of this legislation which would establish an alternative sentencing method for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, we expressed concern that the legislation contained sparse detail on how the implementation of the program would occur.
Legislation
May 21, 2021
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Ban on Hairstyle Discrimination (S 539)

In a move to ban a pervasive form of racial discrimination, we strongly supported a bill which would have expanded the definition of race under our state anti-discrimination laws to include “traits historically associated with race,” importantly including hair texture and protective hairstyles.
Legislation
May 21, 2021
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Human Trafficking Reporting and Prevention Act (H 5270 A)

While we have no objection to the goal of educating hotel employees to ensure that they understand the issue of human trafficking, we opposed provisions within this bill which would obligate employees to report “suspicious” activities.
Legislation
May 03, 2021
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Equality in Abortion Act (H 5787, S 267)

Building upon the important work of the Reproductive Privacy Act, the Equality in Abortion Act would have ensured that abortion care is covered by Medicaid and within the health insurance plans of state employees.
Legislation
May 03, 2021
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Compassionate Care Act (H 5572, S 775)

Legislation supported by the ACLU would have allowed for certain terminally ill patients to make knowing and competent decisions about death and peacefully determine the end of their lives with dignity, autonomy, and privacy.
Legislation
Apr 20, 2021
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School Security Committee (S 456)

As the ACLU and others press to remove law enforcement from schools, a bill introduced this session would have instead created a “school security committee” charged with facilitating the presence of “armed security personnel” in every school and promoting techniques for student surveillance.
Legislation
Jun 22, 2021
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Jun 22, 2021
  • Racial Justice

Statewide Body Camera Program (H 6438, S 954)

As communities nationwide grapple with the best ways to promote transparency and accountability in law enforcement agencies, the implementation of body cameras has become a major part of the discussion.
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Jun 16, 2021
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Jun 16, 2021
  • LGBTQ+ Rights

Gender Inclusive Bathrooms (H 5741, S 755)

For individuals who are transgender or gender non-conforming, the ability to access private and safe bathroom facilities is critical.
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Legislation
Jun 03, 2021
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Legislation
Jun 03, 2021
  • Criminal Justice

Civil Asset Forfeiture (S 732)

In a move to address the fundamental due process implications of civil asset forfeiture, we supported legislation which would have provided stricter judicial oversight to the process and ensured that law enforcement cannot seize and forfeit a person’s belongings in the absence of criminal charges.
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Legislation
Jun 03, 2021
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Legislation
Jun 03, 2021
  • Criminal Justice

Mental Health Court (H 6025)

While supporting the goal of this legislation which would establish an alternative sentencing method for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, we expressed concern that the legislation contained sparse detail on how the implementation of the program would occur.
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Legislation
May 21, 2021
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Legislation
May 21, 2021
  • Racial Justice

Ban on Hairstyle Discrimination (S 539)

In a move to ban a pervasive form of racial discrimination, we strongly supported a bill which would have expanded the definition of race under our state anti-discrimination laws to include “traits historically associated with race,” importantly including hair texture and protective hairstyles.
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Legislation
May 21, 2021
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Legislation
May 21, 2021
  • Criminal Justice

Human Trafficking Reporting and Prevention Act (H 5270 A)

While we have no objection to the goal of educating hotel employees to ensure that they understand the issue of human trafficking, we opposed provisions within this bill which would obligate employees to report “suspicious” activities.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
May 03, 2021
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Legislation
May 03, 2021
  • Gender Equality|
  • +1 Issue

Equality in Abortion Act (H 5787, S 267)

Building upon the important work of the Reproductive Privacy Act, the Equality in Abortion Act would have ensured that abortion care is covered by Medicaid and within the health insurance plans of state employees.
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Legislation
May 03, 2021
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Legislation
May 03, 2021
  • Privacy

Compassionate Care Act (H 5572, S 775)

Legislation supported by the ACLU would have allowed for certain terminally ill patients to make knowing and competent decisions about death and peacefully determine the end of their lives with dignity, autonomy, and privacy.
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Legislation
Apr 20, 2021
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Legislation
Apr 20, 2021
  • Students’ Rights

School Security Committee (S 456)

As the ACLU and others press to remove law enforcement from schools, a bill introduced this session would have instead created a “school security committee” charged with facilitating the presence of “armed security personnel” in every school and promoting techniques for student surveillance.
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