The Constitution and the Bill of Rights guarantees our individual rights, even when up against the full force and power of the government. This mismatch of power is particularly rife within the criminal justice system.
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution reads,
Join us for the ACLU-D.C. Annual Membership Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on September 27 as ACLU-D.C. members and the general public learn about our organization’s recent accomplishments and future priorities, including our fight for D.C. Statehood.
Join the ACLU of the District of Columbia as we celebrate! Our 61st annual Bill of Rights Celebration will take place the Atlas Performing Arts Center at 6:00 pm EST on Tuesday, May 2nd. "Join us for a night celebrating of our D.C.
This event is open to the public!
Why do we organize? Or, how did we start getting involved? Sharing your story can be a powerful tool in organizing, from inspiring others to take action or get involved to showing that powerful movements are made up of regular people coming together.
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, denying millions of Americans their constitutional right to abortion. But what does this mean for us in the District? Abortion has been protected in D.C.
Join the ACLU of the District of Columbia at 7:00 pm EST on Monday, November 8, as we celebrate our 60th anniversary and honor outstanding people in our community who fight to advance civil liberties and rights. This virtual event will honor: