Events

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trump, Your Rights, and Resistance,” an overview of the legal landscape in the District of Columbia one year into Donald Trump’s second administration, with Scott Michelman, legal director of the ACLU of D.C. and lecturer on law and Shikes Fellow in Civil Liberties and Civil Rights at Harvard Law School. Our nation looks a lot different a year after President Trump took office in January 2025. What has actually happened—and what does it mean for our rights? Get an informed breakdown on the civil rights and civil liberties issues that have defined the past year with Scott Michelman, a legal scholar who last January gave an excellent talk on the legal guardrails potentially checking Trump’s actions. He’ll discuss what has been happening with immigration policy, criminal justice reform, domestic military deployment, discrimination, and threats to free speech. He’ll identify troubling patterns, explain where advocates have successfully pushed back in the courts, and outline the unresolved concerns ahead. The talk will also explore what individuals can do next, from understanding their rights to participating in elections that will shape the future of this administration and our country. (Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Door: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.)

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.