The ACLU’s victories are
your victories.
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Securing the Freedom to Marry. The Supreme Court
ended the federal government’s discrimination against legally married same-sex
couples
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Standing with Service Women. Congress reversed
the ban on insurance coverage of abortions for service women who became
pregnant as a result of rape.
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Taking Back Our Genes. In a groundbreaking case,
the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that corporations could not own DNA.
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Promoting Fair Sentencing. President Obama
commuted the sentences of four individuals highlighted in an ACLU report on
people serving life without parole for nonviolent offenses.
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Exposing Unlawful Spying. ACLU lawsuits forced
the release of secret court documents showing abuse of surveillance power by
the NSA.
ACLU of Wyoming highlights:
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Promoted safe and humane conditions in Wyoming’s
prisons and jails; successfully resolving numerous prisoner complaints
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Expanded board membership
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Approved 3-year organizational Strategic Plan
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Filed lawsuit contesting results in local
special district election
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Hosted film screening of Code of the West, a documentary about medical marijuana in Montana,
followed by guest speaker - former Municipal Court Judge Leonard Frieling of
LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition)
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Strengthened
relations with coalition groups, such as Wyoming Equality, NARAL
Pro-Choice Wyoming, and the Equality State Policy Center
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Continued year-round legislative lobbying and
education efforts
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Provided legal assistance and information on
civil liberties issues
To our community of supporters, thank you!
