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July 1, 2026

On Eve of U.S. 250th Anniversary, ACLU-DC Renews Its Call for D.C. Statehood

Without statehood, the promise of democracy remains elusive for the people of D.C. 
June 30, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Responds to President Trump’s Threats to Takeover D.C. Following the D.C. Primary

“Free and fair elections only mean something if the results are respected."
June 30, 2026

Federal Court Rules 8647 Flag and Anti-Trump Signs Are Protected Speech

A federal district court issued a ruling that the National Park Service cannot interfere with an ongoing protest critical of Donald Trump.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Speech and Association
Court Cases: Accountability NOW USA v. Griess, et al. – Defending the Right to Display Signs Accusing President Trump of Sex Crimes
June 29, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Demands DMV Allow Full Hijab in Driver’s License Photo

Surgical resident was unlawfully forced to show her hair in violation of her religious beliefs to get her driver’s license
June 26, 2026

D.C. Police Agree To Compensate District Resident Handcuffed for Playing Star Wars “Imperial March” Theme Near National Guard Troops

ACLU-D.C. Free Speech Case on Behalf of Protestor Will Continue Against Ohio National Guard Sergeant
June 23, 2026

ACLU of D.C. Denounces District Council Vote to Close Meetings to the Public, Calls on Mayor to Veto the Bill

The Council of the District of Columbia passed legislation today to amend the Open Meetings Act.
June 23, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Responds to D.C. Local Budget Act

ACLU-D.C. applauds investments in families and young people, while warning that the budget over-invests in punishment instead of prevention
June 17, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Calls Primary Election “A Powerful Day for Local Democracy”

The District of Columbia held its first primary election with ranked-choice voting.
June 2, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Responds to D.C. Council’s Vote to Meet Behind Closed Doors

Calls open meetings “cornerstone of our democracy”