2026-02-13T18:28:52-05:00 2025-03-31 990 2024-04-01 910683589 American Civil Liberties Union of Washington % Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan AMER 2066242184 PO Box 2728 Seattle WA 981112728 SHAREEF ABDUHR-RAHMAAN Finance Director 2066242184 2026-02-13 true 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Martin Valadez PO Box 2728 Seattle WA 981112728 24950804 false X WWW.ACLU-WA.ORG X 1958 WA TO PROTECT AND EXTEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TO TAKE ACTION TO FURTHER THOSE LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. 15 15 63 100 0 0 3270053 3924526 0 3156799 769434 13673 8811 6440525 4702771 31242 0 0 2235333 2093915 0 13211 1693566 1303964 3960141 3397879 2480384 1304892 24830091 24843360 6185453 5153073 18644638 19690287 X TO PROTECT AND EXTEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TO TAKE ACTION TO FURTHER THOSE LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. false false 1146836 The departments in our Integrated Advocacy program defend and expand civil rights and civil liberties through public policy engagement. The Political Strategies Department (PSD) develops and implements non-partisan political advocacy strategies to move decision makers on ACLU of Washingtons policy priorities. The department comprises ACLU-WAs legislative and field programs, including lobbying, coalition building, and activist engagement. PSD identifies individuals in positions to impact ACLU policy goals and works closely with the Communications Department, Policy Advocacy Group, and aligned community partners to plan and execute campaigns for the advancement of civil liberties and civil rights. 598674 The ACLU engages in public policy work at the local and state levels to promote freedom, equity and justice for all. ACLU experts provide legal and policy expertise to agencies and legislative bodies that are grappling with plans, policies, state rules, or legislation that impact civil rights and liberties. Our policy specialists focus on civil liberties in the areas of technology and privacy rights, youth, drug policy, health care, immigration, policing, and criminal justice. The ACLU is frequently invited by public officials to join as a stakeholder in policy development. Our legislative work is enhanced by advocacy strategies that engage and mobilize our supporters. We accomplish our work in coalition with community organizations and community members, especially those most directly impacted. 483779 Using traditional and new media, the ACLU-WA Communications Department provides information and ongoing education to our members and the public with respect to a wide scope of civil liberties issues and concerns. The ACLU-WA is in daily contact with media outlets to develop articles, frame issues and influence opinions. The Communications Department coordinates events, a speakers bureau, and student outreach. 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