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Nov 2, 2023

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

Freedom of Speech and Association
Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.
Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.
Individuals from Students for Justice in Palestine speak at the Boot Boeing! Free Palestine march and rally while they block all the entrances to Governor Pritzker's Chicago office in downtown Chicago.
Individuals from Students for Justice in Palestine speak at the Boot Boeing! Free Palestine march and rally while they block all the entrances to Governor Pritzker's Chicago office in downtown Chicago.
Aug 31, 2023

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

Police Practices and Police Misconduct
The D.C. Crisis Response Coalition is leading the charge to protect community members who need support during mental health crises.
The D.C. Crisis Response Coalition is leading the charge to protect community members who need support during mental health crises.
A group posing on behalf of the DC Crisis Response Coalition.
A group posing on behalf of the DC Crisis Response Coalition.
Aug 28, 2023

Champions of Justice: Get to know the 2023 slate of members of ACLU-D.C.'s Board of Directors

Freedom of Speech and Association
Learn about the 2023 slate for the ACLU-D.C. Board of Directors! And get ready to join us at our annual membership meeting.
Learn about the 2023 slate for the ACLU-D.C. Board of Directors! And get ready to join us at our annual membership meeting.
ACLU-D.C. Board Members
ACLU-D.C. Board Members
Aug 23, 2023

4 Facts You Need to Know About Disability Rights in D.C.

Disability Rights
Disability laws are an important tool for building a more just and free D.C. Here’s what you need to know about disability rights in the District.
Disability laws are an important tool for building a more just and free D.C. Here’s what you need to know about disability rights in the District.
Disability Rights in D.C.
Disability Rights in D.C.
Jun 14, 2023

Real Justice Means Healing: Why We Partnered with Network for Victim Recovery DC

Freedom of Speech and Association
At ACLU-D.C., we believe that healing from harm is an integral part of justice. We partnered with the Network for Victim Recovery of DC to provide healing support to clients and partners.
At ACLU-D.C., we believe that healing from harm is an integral part of justice. We partnered with the Network for Victim Recovery of DC to provide healing support to clients and partners.
hope health healing
hope health healing
May 19, 2023

D.C. Native Artecka Brown Brings Healing to Chocolate City

Criminal Justice Reform

D.C. native Artecka Brown brings healing and resources to her beloved "Chocolate City." Through Christopher Brown's Heart Beats, she organizes community events and supports grieving moms.

D.C. native Artecka Brown brings healing and resources to her beloved "Chocolate City." Through Christopher Brown's Heart Beats, she organizes community events and supports grieving moms.

Artecka Brown and 7 other people at a Christopher Brown's Heart Beats event
Artecka Brown and 7 other people at a Christopher Brown's Heart Beats event