Voting Rights

District citizens bear the burdens of American citizenship without its full benefits. Congress dictates how D.C. tax dollars are spent, but we lack voting rights in either house of Congress. The ACLU supports full representation and statehood for the District of Columbia.

Voting Rights.

District citizens bear the burdens of American citizenship without its full benefits. Congress dictates how D.C. tax dollars are spent, but we lack voting rights in either house of Congress. The ACLU supports full representation and statehood for the District of Columbia.

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News & Commentary
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How to Vote in the November 5 D.C. General Election

Here is everything you need to know to vote in the November 5 election: D.C. voter registration, polling locations, early voting, mail-in and drop-off ballots – we’ve got you covered.
Resource
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How to Vote in the November 5 D.C. General Election

News & Commentary
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How to Vote in the June 4 D.C. Primary Election

Here is everything you need to know to vote in the primary. D.C. voter registration, polling locations, early voting, mail-in and drop-off ballots.
Press Release
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ACLU-DC Statement on President Biden vetoing attempt to block D.C. police bill

"As we celebrate President Biden’s veto, we also renew our commitment to making D.C. the 51st state.”
Issue Areas: Criminal Justice Reform, D.C. Statehood, Voting Rights
Court Case
Apr 30, 2025

League of Women Voters Educ. Fund v. Trump (a/k/a LULAC v. Exec. Office of the President) - Challenging Executive Order Requiring Voters To Show Citizenship Documents To Register

Court Case
Jul 11, 2019

Castañon v. United States - Seeking Congressional Representation for D.C.

Court Case
Feb 24, 2012

South Carolina v. United States

Court Case
Feb 14, 2012

Nix v. Holder (formerly LaRoque v. Holder)