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Jun 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.
Jun 02, 2026

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

Calls open meetings “cornerstone of our democracy”
Jun 01, 2026

Federal Judge Bars National Park Service from Removing “8647” Flag from Demonstration

Temporary Restraining Order that protects First Amendment right to display flag depicting the message central to latest Comey indictment will last 14 days.
Court Cases: Accountability NOW USA v. Griess, et al. – Defending the Right to Display Signs Accusing President Trump of Sex Crimes
May 27, 2026

Civil Rights and Legal Services Community Unite to End National Guard Policing D.C.

A group of D.C.-based civil rights and legal services organizations have filed an amicus brief urging the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to stop the deployment of National Guard troops into the nation’s capital for domestic law enforcement.
May 27, 2026

ACLU of D.C. Launches New Podcast on Civil Rights and Liberties in Washington, D.C.

The first episode tackles the June 16 D.C. Primary Election, including candidate positions and ranked-choice voting
May 26, 2026

Demonstrators Ask Judge to Affirm their Right to Display Anti-Trump Signs Unlawfully Censored as “Obscene”

Motion for preliminary injunction challenges unlawful censorship of signs that call attention to alleged sexual misconduct by President 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
May 19, 2026

Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms

In new filing, plaintiffs argue that the court can and should move quickly to stop the DOJ’s ongoing unlawful attempts to destabilize the democratic process and trample on fundamental rights.
May 15, 2026

ACLU of D.C., Staff Union Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement

Organization’s First Union Contract Formalizes Its Existing Commitment to Workers’ Rights and Equity
May 11, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Sends Letter Urging the D.C. Council to Reject Mayor Bowser’s Budget Cuts to Services and Increases to Police

Letter urges investments in family support, youth programming, and fixes to criminal justice infrastructure