Legislation & Advocacy Hub

Legislation & Advocacy Hub

Our policy and political advocacy work is just one of the ways we advance civil liberties and civil rights in the District. We engage in the legislative process by testifying on bills before the D.C. Council, working in coalition with community partners and impacted communities, and conducting research to further our understanding of the issues most impacting D.C. residents.  

We aim to support bills and initiatives that strengthen District residents’ Constitutional rights and civil liberties, and defeat bills that threaten them. Please use the tools and resources below to engage in our advocacy efforts! 

Resources and Tools

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Dec 15, 2017

ACLU-DC Statement at Public Oversight Roundtable on Graduation Rate Accountability

Racial Justice
ACLU-DC testimony in support of increased transparency and accountability from DC Public Schools.
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Oct 26, 2017
22-451
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Oct 26, 2017
22-451

Bill 220-451, the Youth Rehabilitation Amendments Act of 2017

Criminal Justice Reform
Position: Support
Status: Active

ACLU-DC testimony in support of the the Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act of 2017.

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Oct 19, 2017

Bill 22-408, the Fare Evasion Decriminalization Act of 2017

The ACLU-DC strongly supports Bill 22-408 as a smart, sensible, and necessary reform of transit fare and enforcement policies.

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Jul 12, 2017
22-80
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Jul 12, 2017
22-80

Bill 22-80, the Access to Justice for Immigrants Act

Position: Support
The ACLU-DC supports Bill 22-80 as an important initiative that addresses a critical need for legal services for D.C. residents who often lack meaningful recourse to defend their rights in immigration...
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Jun 29, 2017
22-192
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Jun 29, 2017
22-192

Bill 22-192, the Fair Elections Act of 2017

Position: Support

The ACLU-DC supports “The Fair Elections Act of 2017” because it advances the public's interest in being able to hear the speech of all qualified candidates.

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Jun 15, 2017
22-0021 and 22-0028
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Jun 15, 2017
22-0021 and 22-0028

Bill 22-0021, the "Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Elimination Amendment Act of 2017" and Bill 22-0028, the "Childhood Protection Against Sexual Abuse Amendment Act of 2017”

Due Process/Procedural Rights
Position: Oppose

Statement on behalf of the ACLU-DC before the DC Council Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, presented by Monica Hopkins-Maxwell.

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