Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | In-person
ACLU-D.C. Bill of Rights Celebration on Tuesday May 12 2026

Bill of Rights 2026 Celebrations

You’re invited to the 2026 Bill of Rights Celebration! This year marks the 65th anniversary of the ACLU of the District of Columbia—65 years of fighting for the freedoms promised in the Bill of Rights and for a more just and equitable D.C. Join us on Tuesday, May 12th at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company for an evening of community, reflection, and celebration as we honor those who have made outstanding contributions to protecting civil rights and liberties in the District. This awards ceremony is a chance to come together, recognize progress, and recommit ourselves to the ongoing fight for freedom, equality, and justice. Tickets are available for $51—a symbolic nod to D.C.’s fight to become the 51st state—and include full access to the evening: happy hour, our award ceremony, and dessert. We would also be grateful for any additional support through donations on top of the ticket price to help sustain and strengthen our fight for civil rights and civil liberties in the District. Be part of the movement. Work with us as we celebrate 65 years of defending the civil rights and civil liberties—and build the next chapter of the struggle for a just and free D.C. For more details, please visit our Sponsorship Information page.
May 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Past Events

Event | In-person
Membership Meeting 2025. Resist and Reimagine: D.C.'s Path Forward Under Trump.

Membership Meeting 2025 - Sold Out

Sep 09, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | Virtual
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ACLU Know Your Rights Training

As we speak, President Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard troops, federal agents, and local police forces to the streets of D.C. to target Black and Brown residents, immigrants, and unhoused people — all in an effort to expand his power and sow fear in our communities. This militarization is about control, not safety. And now they're threatening to target people exercising their First Amendment right to protest. Unfortunately, this is likely just the beginning as the Trump administration has threatened to deploy military troops into other beloved American cities like Chicago, Baltimore and New York City. We want to make sure you know your rights when protesting this extreme abuse of power by the administration. Join ACLU People Power's Know Your Rights Training on 9/5 at 8 PM ET to get prepared before you take action. WHAT: ACLU People Power's Know Your Rights Training WHEN: Friday, September 5th at 8 PM ET Hosted By: ACLU National This is our home. This is our community. These are our streets. We will defend them together. Register now to make sure you Know Your Rights before you take action. Notice of Accessibility: The ACLU strives to create inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to fully engage with its programming. For this program, Translation will be available. We will have Spanish translation, as well as interpretation for American Sign Language. Traducción al español estará disponible así como interpretación en lenguaje de señas americano (ASL). If you need accommodations to be able to fully participate in this event, please contact [email protected].
Sep 05, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Bill of Rights Celebration

Join us on Tuesday, May 13th at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company for an exciting evening of community, entertainment, and civil rights as we come together to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to this fight in the District.
May 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Reinstate Federal Workers Now! Rally for Justice!

Reinstate Federal Workers Now! Rally for Justice!

The Trump administration, Elon Musk, and DoGE are targeting federal workers who work to make government services better and fairer for everyone. Join us for a rally to call out this blatant attack on civil liberties and fight back.
Apr 08, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Empowering Educators: Know Your Rights Webinar for Educators of Immigrant Students

As concerns grow about protecting immigrant students, educators and school staff play a vital role in upholding their rights and meeting legal responsibilities. Join us for a Zoom webinar on Monday, February 10, at 1 PM
Feb 10, 2025 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Profs & Pints DC: Legal Guardrails for Trump 2.0

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Legal Guardrails for Trump 2.0,” an examination of where laws and the judiciary offer checks to overreach by Donald Trump’s incoming administration, with Scott Michelman, Legal Director of the ACLU-D.C.
Jan 14, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Rally for Freedom - Support Trans Rights at the Supreme Court

Dec 04, 2024 | 10:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Our Vote, Our Values: What's Next for D.C.? - Sold Out

Nov 12, 2024 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Know Your Rights Protest Training

Oct 09, 2024 | 6:00 PM