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Mar 07, 2023

D.C. Statehood|
+2 Issues

ACLU Urges BLOCKING ENACTMENT OF D.C.’s REVISED CRIMINAL CODE ACT OF 2022 DULY ENACTED BY THE D.C. COUNCIL

Legislation

Mar 01, 2023

Criminal Justice Reform|
+1 Issue

ACLU-DC Testifies at Performance Oversight Hearing on the Department of Corrections and Corrections Information Council

We urge the D.C. Council to take immediately to address the egregious and inhumane conditions of the D.C. Jail facilities, the complete lack of transparency and accountability demonstrated by the D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC)

Legislation

Feb 27, 2023

Police Practices and Police Misconduct|
+1 Issue

ACLU-DC Testifies at Performance Oversight Hearing for the Metropolitan Police Department

The Council must take bold actions to combat the recent narratives around crime in the District and continue towards a path that will actually make D.C. communities feel and be safer.

Legislation

Oct 15, 2020

Police Practices and Police Misconduct|
+2 Issues

ACLU-DC Testifies Before the D.C. Council Committee on the Comprehensive Police and Justice Reform Amendment Act

ACLU-DC statement suggesting amendments to Bill 23-882 that center on limiting police power, strengthening transparency & oversight, and decentering criminalization all in favor of a community safety system that focuses on non-police responses.

Legislation

Jan 25, 2018

Equal Protection and Discrimination|
+5 Issues

Bill 22-189, the “Drug-Related Nuisance Abatement Act of 2017"

This proposed amendment will only exacerbate the negative impact to communities of DC’s existing Nuisance Abatement Law, which is problematic in both its scope and enforcement.

Legislation

Dec 15, 2017

Racial Justice

ACLU-DC Statement at Public Oversight Roundtable on Graduation Rate Accountability

ACLU-DC testimony in support of increased transparency and accountability from DC Public Schools.

Legislation

Mar 07, 2023

Legislation

Mar 07, 2023

D.C. Statehood|
+2 Issues

ACLU Urges BLOCKING ENACTMENT OF D.C.’s REVISED CRIMINAL CODE ACT OF 2022 DULY ENACTED BY THE D.C. COUNCIL

Legislation

Mar 01, 2023

Legislation

Mar 01, 2023

Criminal Justice Reform|
+1 Issue

ACLU-DC Testifies at Performance Oversight Hearing on the Department of Corrections and Corrections Information Council

Legislation

Feb 27, 2023

Legislation

Feb 27, 2023

Police Practices and Police Misconduct|
+1 Issue

ACLU-DC Testifies at Performance Oversight Hearing for the Metropolitan Police Department

The Council must take bold actions to combat the recent narratives around crime in the District and continue towards a path that will actually make D.C. communities feel and be safer.

Legislation

Oct 15, 2020

Legislation

Oct 15, 2020

Police Practices and Police Misconduct|
+2 Issues

ACLU-DC Testifies Before the D.C. Council Committee on the Comprehensive Police and Justice Reform Amendment Act

Legislation

Jan 25, 2018

Legislation

Jan 25, 2018

Equal Protection and Discrimination|
+5 Issues

Bill 22-189, the “Drug-Related Nuisance Abatement Act of 2017"

This proposed amendment will only exacerbate the negative impact to communities of DC’s existing Nuisance Abatement Law, which is problematic in both its scope and enforcement.

Legislation

Dec 15, 2017

Legislation

Dec 15, 2017

Racial Justice

ACLU-DC Statement at Public Oversight Roundtable on Graduation Rate Accountability

ACLU-DC testimony in support of increased transparency and accountability from DC Public Schools.

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