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Aug 9, 2022

How trans women at the D.C. Jail are advocating for their rights

After her experience being incarcerated, Courtney Phillips is committed to spreading the word about trans people’s rights at the D.C. Jail. Read about her experience and how an ACLU-DC case settlement allows...

Jul 11, 2022

Here are 3 Ways the Lack of Statehood Deprives D.C. of Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Depriving Washington, D.C. of statehood is immoral, unjust, and harms our democracy. And the problems don't stop there: Congressional control over D.C.’s budget and overreach into D.C.’s local policies has...

Jul 1, 2022

Home Care Workers Protect the Civil Liberties of People with Disabilities. They Need Protection, Too

The safety and dignity of home health aides is inextricably linked with the safety and dignity of those they care for.

A home health care aide handing her patient a bowl of food.

Jun 9, 2022

Please don't play Vogue by Madonna: Creating Black Queer Spaces in D.C.

Guest writer Dionne "DJ Magic" Ledbetter reflects on how one email changed the way she looked at creating spaces for the Black queer community, and the LGBTQ+ history that makes D.C. special.

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 to...

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 of...