SEEKING JUSTICE TOGETHER.

We envision a Washington State in which every person enjoys full human rights and economic opportunities.

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Our focus is on big, systemic change. We do this through two main advocacy areas. Visit our About Us page to learn more, or explore our Advocacy Issues.

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HIGHLIGHTS

No summer break for justice

| General

2019.07.18

While summer offers welcome opportunities to take breaks and get outside, we aren’t letting up our ongoing fight to ensure inclusion and fair treatment for immigrants and people impacted by mass incarceration. ...Read More

Governor Signs Bill Paving Way for Meaningful Protections for H-2A Farmworkers

Worker Justice | Policy Reform

2019.05.21

Bill gives Employment Security Department proper resources to help ensure agricultural workers are protected from abuse....Read More

Investigation and Report Uncover the Untold Stories of People Who Died in Washington Jails

Criminal Justice Reform | General

2019.05.21

Report recommends reforms which could reduce or eliminate deaths in Washington’s jails....Read More

| General

2019.07.18

No summer break for justice

Worker Justice | Policy Reform

2019.05.21

Governor Signs Bill Paving Way for Meaningful Protections for H-2A Farmworkers

Criminal Justice Reform | General

2019.05.21

Investigation and Report Uncover the Untold Stories of People Who Died in Washington Jails

EVENTS

IMAGINE JUSTICE 2019

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ADVOCACY ISSUES

Investigation and Report Uncover the Untold Stories of People Who Died in Washington Jails

Report recommends reforms which could reduce or eliminate deaths in Washington’s jails.

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Legislature Tackles Harms of Medical Debt

State Representative Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senator David Frockt (D-Seattle) have introduced companion bills – House Bill 1531 and Senate Bill 5530, respectively – to protect Washingtonians from mounting medical bills by regulating medical debt collection practices.

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WA Governor Signs Bill Protecting Tenants Facing Eviction

Legislation gives tenants more time to pay rent and more options to remain in housing following an eviction notice.

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Yakima County to Stop Detaining Individuals Based on ICE Warrants

Yakima County jail will change its practice of holding individuals in county custody on an immigration hold past the time they are otherwise eligible for release from jail.

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