ACLU of the District of Columbia

Understanding your rights can help you stay calm and advocate for yourself if approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or police. 🧵

Want to build a more just and free D.C? Testifying at a D.C. Council hearing is a great first step to take. Our latest blog lays out how to provide public testimony and why it matters for our democracy. acludc.org/news/how-to-te…

Let’s be clear: Military troops do not belong on our streets. abcnews.com/Politics/penta…

Make sure you're prepared to vote in the D.C. primary election on June 16. D.C. voter registration, ranked-choice voting, early voting, mail-in and drop-off ballots — our voter information guide has everything you need to know to vote in the primary. #in-person-early-voting" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">acludc.org/how-to-vote-in…

Immigrants and our children belong in this country, and President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order doesn’t change that. We look forward to proving it at the Supreme Court on April 1st.

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Congress is trying to control local laws, tax dollars, and aspects of public safety — this time through traffic enforcement cameras. Micromanaging D.C. is not at all what voters elected members of Congress to accomplish. Tell Congress: hands off D.C. action.aclu.org/send-message/h…

By asking tough questions and claiming space at the anchor desk, trailblazer journalist Connie Chung helped expand who gets to tell the stories that shape our democracy. We honor Connie's legacy by continuing the work to ensure every story and every community is seen and heard.

Since President Trump took office last year, hundreds of states and cities have signed up to help ICE deport our immigrant neighbors and loved ones. The ACLU's new report exposes how the 287(g) program puts our civil liberties at risk. aclu.org/news/immigrant…

People shouldn't have to live in fear that they'll be targeted, abducted, and dragged away every time they walk their kids to school or head to work. Immigration agents are not above the law. courthousenews.com/federal-judge-…

D.C. Home Rule isn't just a local issue. Extreme politicians in Congress are using the District as a testing ground to see what can be done in other cities and states. Protecting democracy means protecting D.C. acludc.org/news/dc-home-r…

Do you know your rights to film and photograph police in public? Learn more about your rights while encountering law enforcement and military troops in the District: acludc.org/know-your-righ…

Since our founding in 1961, the ACLU-D.C. has been steadfast in defending fundamental rights and liberties in our nation’s capital. Join us as we celebrate our 65th anniversary and recommit to the ongoing fight for freedom, equality and justice. acludc.org/event/bill-of-…

To be clear: No one should be targeted and attacked for seeking life-saving medical treatment. lawdork.com/p/bop-contempt…

Through her founding of the Disability Visibility Project, Alice Wong amplified the lived experiences and stories of people with disabilities. In the wake of her passing last year, her advocacy continues to shape national conversations around accessibility and disability rights.

[UPDATED LOCATION] Join us tomorrow at 10am as we hold ICE accountable for its illegal civil immigration arrests in the District. Get all the details below, including the updated location. Court orders are binding, not suggestions.

The Trump administration has been openly defying a federal court order to temporarily stop conducting illegal civil immigration arrests in D.C. We're fighting back by filing a motion to enforce the court order. No one is above the law. Read more: acludc.org/cases/escobar-…

The Trump administration's continued flooding of D.C. streets with National Guard troops is a dangerous waste of time and taxpayer money. Listen to the full conversation between our Supervising Policy Counsel Alicia Yass and Rise Above Justice Movement: riseabovejusticemovement.com/podcast

More police does not equal more safety. This is a waste of taxpayer money that could be better spent investing in solutions that address the root causes of public safety issues and stop crime before it happens. wusa9.com/article/news/l…

One of the greatest legal minds of the 20th century and a member of the ACLU board of directors starting in 1965, Pauli Murray played a key role in turning our organization’s attention to gender inequality. We honor them this Women's History Month. aclu.org/news/racial-ju…

ICE must be held accountable for its illegal civil immigration arrests in the District. Join us on March 11th as we demand that ICE stop ignoring court orders and tearing families apart.