Legislative Testimony

Jul 13, 2023

ACLU-DC Testifies on the FRESH STARTS Act of 2023

"In its oversight and legislative role, the Council has the power and responsibility to step in and improve conditions at the D.C. Jail, including addressing the ongoing food crisis for the residents living...

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Jun 27, 2023

ACLU-DC Testifies at the Judiciary and Public Safety Public Hearing Regarding Safer Stronger Amendment Act of 2023

This legislation is not the approach to protecting public safety that District residents need or deserve.

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Apr 12, 2023

ACLU-DC Testifies at the Budget Oversight Hearing on the Department of Corrections

In its oversight and legislative role, the Council has the power to fully fund this legislation to improve oversight at both DOC and CIC.

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Mar 31, 2023

ACLU-DC Testifies at the Budget Oversight Hearing for the Metropolitan Police Department

Imagine how different D.C. could look if communities currently fighting for survival were actually thriving. If young people had caring adults they trusted and opportunities that set them up for a brighter...

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Mar 7, 2023

ACLU Urges BLOCKING ENACTMENT OF D.C.’s REVISED CRIMINAL CODE ACT OF 2022 DULY ENACTED BY THE D.C. COUNCIL

The American Civil Liberties Union strongly urges Senators to oppose Congressional efforts to undermine democracy in our Nation’s Capital by voting “NO” on H.J. Res. 26, which would deny self-governance to...

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Mar 1, 2023

ACLU-DC Testifies at Performance Oversight Hearing on the Department of Corrections and Corrections Information Council

We urge the D.C. Council to take immediately to address the egregious and inhumane conditions of the D.C. Jail facilities, the complete lack of transparency and accountability demonstrated by the D.C....

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