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Laura W. Murphy

Former Director, Washington Legislative Office

ACLU

Bio

Laura W. Murphy () served two tenures as Director of the ACLU’s Washington Legislative Office, first from 1993-2005 and again from 2010-2015. During her time at the ACLU, Murphy maintained strong relationships with leaders in the United States Congress and the Obama Administration to advance the ACLU’s public policy priorities including national security, criminal justice, human rights, privacy, reproductive rights, civil rights and First Amendment issues.


Featured work

Mar 6, 2012

LGBT Rights: A Matter of Fairness

LGBT Rights: A Matter of Fairness

Feb 28, 2012

A Legacy of Civil Rights Is at Risk

A Legacy of Civil Rights Is at Risk

Dec 16, 2011

President Obama: Veto Indefinite Detention

President Obama: Veto Indefinite Detention

Dec 12, 2011

The Right to Vote: Let's Not Forget Where We've Been and How Far We Need to Go

The Right to Vote: Let's Not Forget Where We've Been and How Far We Need to Go

Nov 29, 2011

Don't Open the Door to Torture

Don't Open the Door to Torture

Oct 18, 2011

The Three Faces of Racial Profiling: The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµConnects the Dots

The Three Faces of Racial Profiling: The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµConnects the Dots

Sep 12, 2011

The Courage to Be Safe and Free

The Courage to Be Safe and Free

Aug 31, 2011

Contraceptive Coverage Should Be the Rule, Not the Exception

Contraceptive Coverage Should Be the Rule, Not the Exception

Aug 2, 2011

Brinksmanship: The Hidden Threats to Liberty

Brinksmanship: The Hidden Threats to Liberty

Jul 29, 2011

Is the Debt Ceiling a Civil Liberties Issue?

Is the Debt Ceiling a Civil Liberties Issue?