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Jul 29, 2026

Decorated Veteran Assaulted by National Guard Troops in D.C. Files Legal Claim to Challenge Abuse

Filed by the ACLU of D.C. and law firm Levy Firestone and Muse, LLP, this claim is one of 54 filed by the ACLU and its affiliates across 17 states under the Federal Tort Claims Act that seek justice for people harmed by federal agents
Issue Areas: Criminal Justice Reform
Jul 22, 2026

U.S. House Vote Attacks Local Democracy, Says ACLU of D.C.

H.R. 9720 would require Congressional approval for changes to local taxes and fees in Washington, D.C.
Jul 1, 2026

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

Without statehood, the promise of democracy remains elusive for the people of D.C. 
Jun 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."
Jun 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
Jun 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
Jun 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.
Jun 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