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Information and Referral Program offered by American Civil Liberties Union of Washington

The ACLU-WA participates in "impact litigation" designed to protect civil rights and civil liberties for large numbers of Washington residents. Does NOT typically provide legal representation to individual complainants and is not a general legal services provider. Through the Information and Referral Program (IRP), DOES provide: - "Know your rights" and legal self-help literature - Referrals to appropriate agencies and organizations In some areas of ACLU emphasis, is able to provide limited advocacy or more specialized advice. The ACLU is particularly active in the following issue areas: - Freedom of expression and freedom of religion - Police practices and accountability - Student rights, school discipline, and education issues - LGBTQ issues - Voting rights - Houseless issues

Physical Address

Hours

IRP phone line: Tue-Th, 10am-1pm.

Application process

Call the IRP line or submit request in writing, either through the mail or via the website.

Fee

None for service.   Membership fees: $35 per individual; reduced cost membership available to those with limited income. Membership not required for service.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Languages

Multi-lingual materials

Agency info

American Civil Liberties Union of Washington

Maintains and advances the individual rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights via advocacy and legal services. Special interests include freedom of assembly, separation of church and state, death penalty, freedom of speech, privacy and technology, employee drug testing and prisoner rights.