ACLU of the District of Columbia
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We are devoted to ensuring free speech, equal rights, and other civil liberties in D.C. Press inquiries: media@ #DCStatehood
We're seeking passionate and collaborative candidates for a Community Engagement and Education Coordinator. If you're excited about building community and turning civic engagement into meaningful change in D.C., apply today: https://www.acludc.org/jobs/community-engagement-education-coordinator/
You have the power to defend D.C. and demand better from your elected officials. Tell Congress to support D.C. statehood today: action.aclu.org/send-message...
The people of D.C. deserve the power to shape decisions about their own future and invest in what their communities need most — just like the people in any other city and state.
Every dollar spent is a choice. We can either choose to waste billions of dollars on federal overreach and abuse of power, or we can choose to invest in the people and our communities that make real, lasting public safety possible.
H.R. 9720 is further proof that federal attacks on local D.C. democracy have become simply untenable for our nation. We need D.C. statehood now — the health of our democracy depends on it. Tell Congress it's time to make D.C. the 51st state: https://bit.ly/4pJb04t
It's utterly impractical for Congress to have to approve a local D.C. tax cut or contributions to a pre-tax college savings account. Yet extreme members of Congress are more interested in dictating local D.C. tax codes than delivering real results to their constituents at home.
The people of D.C. deserve the power to shape decisions about their own tax dollars — just like the people in any other city and state. But H.R. 9720 seeks to strip our local government of its authority over our own tax and fee codes. This is why we need D.C. statehood now.
People with disabilities aren’t asking for the world. We’re only asking that our elected leaders treat us with dignity and make policy decisions that ensure access for people with disabilities. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live and work freely. We’ll never stop fighting for that right.
When our constitutional right to speak out and protest is violated, the fight for accountability doesn't end in the streets. We continue it in the courts. Explore a visual timeline of 65 years of the ACLU-D.C. defending civil liberties and civil rights here in the District: https://bit.ly/4udyO2T
3 people have died in the past few weeks because of ICE. Three families forced to mourn the brutal loss of a loved one. This is what happens when federal agents are told they can act with impunity and violence. It puts all of our rights —and safety— in danger. We need federal accountability now.
Protecting our fundamental freedoms is a win worth celebrating! On 7 Questions, Joe Fuld talks with ACLU-D.C. executive director Monica Hopkins about defending democracy, safeguarding our civil liberties and rights, and uplifting moments of joy to sustain the work. Listen: https://bit.ly/4aWmtsa
Take a look back on 65 years of defending the right to protest in D.C. with ACLLU-D.C. senior counsel Art Spitzer. Listen to the full episode, where Art and ACLU-D.C. executive director Monica Hopkins discuss the power of protest to protect democracy: https://bit.ly/4vjqHCe
Disability laws are an important tool for building a more just and free D.C. for all. Swipe to learn what you need to know about disability rights in the District. Have your disability rights been violated? Read more: https://www.acludc.org/news/4-facts-you-need-know-about-disability-rights-dc/
Without statehood, D.C. residents don’t have any voting representation in Congress and need to get Congressional approval to pass our own local laws. We deserve to govern ourselves like any other state and city. Tell your members of Congress to support D.C. statehood: https://dcstatehoodnow.org/
Don’t miss the final screening in our Blacklisted summer film series! Come for a politically thrilling film, and stay for a talkback with ACLU-D.C. legal director Scott Michelman and Capital Jewish Museum curatorial affairs director Sarah Leavitt. Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4ydRou3
Protesting is democracy in action. So when those in power abuse their authority to silence public protest, democracy is weakened, government accountability goes away and public trust in the government erodes. Just ask D.C. resident Sam O'Hara. Listen to the episode: https://www.acludc.org/podcast/
Without statehood, Congress has the power to interfere with access to abortion care in D.C. by vetoing any law passed and rejecting any budget proposed by the District. We need your help. Tell your members of Congress to support D.C. statehood: https://dcstatehoodnow.org/
No matter what, the safety of you and your community comes first. Knowing your rights is one important way to stay prepared. Learn your rights when interacting with ICE agents in the DMV area: www.acludc.org/know-your-ri...
Any interaction with immigration agents can be nerve-racking. If you or someone you love is arrested by ICE, knowing your rights can help you make safe and informed decisions during a stressful situation.
Learn more about your rights when encountering ICE agents in the DMV: www.acludc.org/know-your-ri...
If you're stopped by ICE, knowing your rights can help you respond with confidence and make safe, informed decisions. Every member of our communities deserves access to accurate information. Keep this information accessible and share it with your friends and family across the DMV area.
On the new episode of A More Perfect District, Sam O'Hara joins us to share his Star Wars-themed protest story, why he believes his rights were violated, and what his lawsuit, O’Hara v. Beck, could mean for free speech and the right to challenge authority. Listen: https://www.acludc.org/podcast/
Our country has never lived up to truly being the land of the free. We've only made progress because of courageous ordinary people bending the moral arch of the universe toward justice for 250 years. Now, more than ever, we must ensure everyone gets the freedom we all have the right to enjoy.
When William Pierce, a deaf man, was denied basic accommodations during his time in the D.C. Jail, we took the District to court — and won. This Disability Pride Month, we celebrate the advocates, plaintiffs and communities whose fight continues to move us toward a more just and equitable future.
Movements are built and sustained through collective action everywhere. So, show up wherever you're located, because every action matters. Listen to the latest episode of A More Perfect District podcast with our guest, ACLU-D.C. senior counsel Art Spitzer: https://www.acludc.org/podcast/
Yesterday’s swift victory is a reminder that the DMV isn’t a religious exception zone. So, whether you wear a hijab, a yarmulke, a turban or another religious head covering, know this: the government can’t make you choose between your faith and your ID.
VICTORY: Late last night, a federal district court issued a ruling that the National Park Service cannot interfere with an ongoing protest critical of Donald Trump, and prohibiting the Park Service from revoking Accountability NOW USA’s permit or confiscating and destroying the group's property.
Respect for religious practices isn't a courtesy, it’s the law. That’s why we’re demanding that the DMV respect religious freedom rights and let Dr. Sorhayla Horani wear a hijab covering her hair for her driver’s license photo. Read the demand letter: https://bit.ly/4g71vu1
What exactly is an executive order, and how can they impact our local government? ACLU-D.C. senior policy counsel Melissa Wasser has all of the answers to your questions about how federal decision-making influences local governance.
