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Feb 04, 2026
Performance Oversight Testimony for the Department of Corrections
The American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia (ACLU-D.C.) wants to ensure that D.C.'s leaders are advocating for sensible, evidence-based reforms of criminal justice policies. This performance oversight testimony urged the D.C. Council to provide robust oversight of the Department of Corrections (DOC) and to address the systemic injustices perpetuated by the District’s decades-long carceral approach to public safety.
Status:
Performance Oversight
Position:
Oversight Testimony
Oct 17, 2019
Bill 23-291, the Detained Youth Access to the Juvenile Services Program Amendment Act of 2019
ACLU-DC testimony in support of the Detained Youth Access to the Juvenile Services Program Amendment Act of 2019.
Status:
Active
Position:
Support
Jun 15, 2017
Bill 22-0021, the "Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Elimination Amendment Act of 2017" and Bill 22-0028, the "Childhood Protection Against Sexual Abuse Amendment Act of 2017”
Statement on behalf of the ACLU-DC before the DC Council Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, presented by Monica Hopkins-Maxwell.
Position:
Oppose
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