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May 19, 2022

“Police-Free Schools” Means Committing to D.C. Students’ Health and Safety

The #PoliceFreeSchools campaign is about creating a healthy school environment that’s conducive to learning for all students. It’s time for a different approach, and we hope District leaders will continue...

Mar 30, 2022

What’s Next for the D.C. Council? Issues We’re Watching This Year

Oversight season is underway at the D.C. Council, and the ACLU-D.C. is closely following bills dealing with criminal code reform, police accountability, youth justice, and economic justice. Here are a few...

Feb 22, 2022

Black History Month: Black Culture Series

In honor of Black History Month, the Black staff of ACLU-DC is celebrating the culture by spotlighting a few of our faves. Our icons, our way.

Jan 5, 2022

D.C. can't afford for the nation to move on from the January 6th insurrection

Attacks on voting rights and on our democracy will happen again and again if we don't firmly address and solve the root issues. With statehood, we would have the necessary control to fully protect our...

By Monica Hopkins

Jan 6 Insurrection. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com

Dec 20, 2021

D.C. homeless communities are being torn apart. The Council must stop “no camping zones.”

The D.C. Council must pass emergency legislation to stop further homeless encampment clearings and closings this winter

Washington DC - USA - January 17 2021: Homeless tents in Washington DC area.

Oct 19, 2021

How Samantha Davis and Black Swan Academy Protect D.C. Students

Fighting for justice in D.C. schools begins with the youth