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ACLU-DC Sues D.C. Police Officer for Anal Probing During Stop and Frisk

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ACLU-DC Files Lawsuit to Protect Free Speech Rights of Court Administrative Employees

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ACLU-DC Sues D.C. Police Officer for Anal Probing During Stop and Frisk

Lawsuit charges D.C. Police officer violated Mr. Cottingham's Fourth Amendment rights.

July 18, 2018

ACLU-DC Requests DC Police Respect Organizers' Wishes at July 11 Public Safety Afternoon Hearing

"We are pleased the D.C. Council is holding public hearings on concerns to public safety in Wards 7 and 8, and we are glad that glad Chief of Police Peter Newsham appears to be planning to attend the morning session," said Monica Hopkins, Executive Director of the ACLU of the District of Columbia."

July 11, 2018

ACLU Files Lawsuit, Seeks Injunction to Protect Free Speech Rights of Court Administrative Employees

The lawsuit challenges new rules prohibiting employees of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts from engaging in a broad range of political speech and activities.

May 31, 2018