Cases - ACLU of DC

Court Case

Sep 07, 2023

Court Case

Sep 07, 2023

Freedom of Speech and Association|
+1 Issue

Molina v. Book – Advancing the right to observe police, and challenging qualified immunity doctrine, which shields officials from constitutional accountability

In 2015, police officers shot tear gas at two legal observers with bright green "Legal Observer" hats. The court ruled that words printed on clothing are not entitled to First Amendment protections. Together with the National ACLU and the ACLU of Missouri, we petitioned SCOTUS to review the case.

Court Case

Oct 12, 2022

Court Case

Oct 12, 2022

Immigrants' Rights|
+1 Issue

ACLU V. DEP’T OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND ICE

Court Case

Jul 24, 2020

Court Case

Jul 24, 2020

Due Process/Procedural Rights|
+2 Issues

Texas Civil Rights Project v. Wolf -- Defending due process rights for children seeking refuge in U.S. during COVID19 pandemic

Court Case

Apr 14, 2020

Court Case

Apr 14, 2020

Immigrants' Rights|
+2 Issues

Nora v. Wolf - Challenging the Policy of Deporting Immigrants to One of the Most Dangerous Regions in the World to Await Their Asylum Hearings

The ACLU-DC co-represents 26 asylum seekers—12 adults and their 14 minor children—who are unlawfully trapped in life-threatening conditions in Tamaulipas, Mexico, while they wait for their asylum proceedings in the United States to conclude.

Court Case

Dec 05, 2019

Court Case

Dec 05, 2019

Immigrants' Rights|
+2 Issues

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center v. Wolf - Challenging Denial of Immigrants’ Access to Counsel

Court Case

Jul 11, 2019

Court Case

Jul 11, 2019

National Security/War on Terror

Ullah v. CIA - FOIA Re: CIA Torture Victim Gul Rahman

Court Case

Apr 08, 2019

Court Case

Apr 08, 2019

Criminal Justice Reform|
+1 Issue

Baxter v. Bracey - Challenge to Qualified Immunity Doctrine, Which Shields Officials from Accountability When They Violate the Constitution

Court Case

Jul 09, 2018

Court Case

Jul 09, 2018

Criminal Justice Reform|
+2 Issues

Sheriff Road Police Encounters FOIA Request

Court Case

May 08, 2018

Court Case

May 08, 2018

Equal Protection and Discrimination|
+1 Issue

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Molina v. Book – Advancing the right to observe police, and challenging qualified immunity doctrine, which shields officials from constitutional accountability

ACLU V. DEP’T OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND ICE

Texas Civil Rights Project v. Wolf -- Defending due process rights for children seeking refuge in U.S. during COVID19 pandemic

Nora v. Wolf - Challenging the Policy of Deporting Immigrants to One of the Most Dangerous Regions in the World to Await Their Asylum Hearings

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center v. Wolf - Challenging Denial of Immigrants’ Access to Counsel

Ullah v. CIA - FOIA Re: CIA Torture Victim Gul Rahman

Baxter v. Bracey - Challenge to Qualified Immunity Doctrine, Which Shields Officials from Accountability When They Violate the Constitution

Sheriff Road Police Encounters FOIA Request

National Fair Housing Alliance v. Carson - Defending Regulation Requiring Jurisdictions to Take Affirmative Steps to Promote Fair Housing

Molina v. Book – Advancing the right to observe police, and challenging qualified immunity doctrine, which shields officials from constitutional accountability

ACLU V. DEP’T OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND ICE

Texas Civil Rights Project v. Wolf -- Defending due process rights for children seeking refuge in U.S. during COVID19 pandemic

Nora v. Wolf - Challenging the Policy of Deporting Immigrants to One of the Most Dangerous Regions in the World to Await Their Asylum Hearings

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center v. Wolf - Challenging Denial of Immigrants’ Access to Counsel

Ullah v. CIA - FOIA Re: CIA Torture Victim Gul Rahman

Baxter v. Bracey - Challenge to Qualified Immunity Doctrine, Which Shields Officials from Accountability When They Violate the Constitution

Sheriff Road Police Encounters FOIA Request

National Fair Housing Alliance v. Carson - Defending Regulation Requiring Jurisdictions to Take Affirmative Steps to Promote Fair Housing

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