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Lawsuit Challenges the Department of Corrections Over Denial of Kosher Meals in D.C.

Lawsuit Challenges Unequal Response to Mental Health Emergencies in D.C.

ACLU-DC Resources for Abortion in D.C.

Remembering a D.C. Activist for Justice: Ryan “Soup” Morgan

Through his keen eye, ready camera lens, and courage in sticking up for his rights and the rights of others, Ryan “Soup” Morgan contributed significantly to advancing civil rights and liberties in D.C., first...

Why We Must Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on College Campuses

Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.

Together, We’re Changing the Face of Crisis Response in D.C.

The D.C. Crisis Response Coalition is leading the charge to protect community members who need support during mental health crises.

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November 16, 2023

ACLU-D.C. Statement on Recent Police Violence against Free Palestine Demonstrators

A concerning incident occurred at the Democratic Party Headquarters in Washington D.C., where protesters advocating for the “Let Gaza Live” movement faced violent police action from local and Capitol forces....

August 28, 2023

D.C. Department of Corrections Stops Denying Kosher Meals to Jewish Residents of the D.C. Jail

The D.C. Department of Corrections has revised its religious diet policy in response to a lawsuit brought by the ACLU of the District of Columbia on behalf of Riley Benjamin, a Jewish resident.

August 10, 2023

ACLU-D.C. Files Religious Freedom Lawsuit Against the D.C. Department of Corrections

ACLU-D.C. sues D.C. Department of Correction, challenging the denial of kosher meals to Jewish inmates without external faith verification, violating religious rights.

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One of the main ways ACLU-D.C. works to protect civil liberties and civil rights is through litigation. We litigate in the federal courts and in the local courts, and at every level: from D.C. Superior Court to the Supreme Court of the United States. Sometimes we’re able to solve a problem by just writing a letter.

Bread for the City v. District of Columbia – Challenging Discrimination in Mental Health Emergency Response Services

When people in D.C. call 911 for a mental health emergency, it’s generally a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer who responds. The District’s reliance on police as its default first responders for mental health emergencies is not only unfair and unsafe but also unlawful.

Bread for the City v. District of Columbia – Challenging Discrimination in Mental Health Emergency Response Services

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ACLU-D.C. Statement on Recent Police Violence against Free Palestine Demonstrators

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