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Jul 13, 2023

ACLU-DC Testifies on the FRESH STARTS Act of 2023

"In its oversight and legislative role, the Council has the power and responsibility to step in and improve conditions at the D.C. Jail, including addressing the ongoing food crisis for the residents living and eating behind bars."

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Jun 27, 2023

ACLU-DC Testifies at the Judiciary and Public Safety Public Hearing Regarding Safer Stronger Amendment Act of 2023

This legislation is not the approach to protecting public safety that District residents need or deserve.

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Apr 12, 2023

ACLU-DC Testifies at the Budget Oversight Hearing on the Department of Corrections

In its oversight and legislative role, the Council has the power to fully fund this legislation to improve oversight at both DOC and CIC.

Legislation

Mar 31, 2023

Police Practices and Police Misconduct

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

Imagine how different D.C. could look if communities currently fighting for survival were actually thriving. If young people had caring adults they trusted and opportunities that set them up for a brighter future. These things cannot, and will not, occur with harmful policing.

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

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

Dec 06, 2022

Police Practices and Police Misconduct

Letter to the D.C. Council Regarding the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act

Improving public safety in the District involves restricting harmful police practices, creating more transparency around police misconduct, and holding police accountable for their misconduct.

Legislation

Dec 05, 2022

Criminal Justice Reform

Letter to the D.C. Council Regarding the Anti-SLAPP Amendment Act

"We oppose this bill. As we explain below, we think it is an outrageous attempt to shield potential government misconduct from the legal rules that apply to everyone else."

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Jul 13, 2023

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Jul 13, 2023

ACLU-DC Testifies on the FRESH STARTS Act of 2023

Legislation

Jun 27, 2023

Legislation

Jun 27, 2023

ACLU-DC Testifies at the Judiciary and Public Safety Public Hearing Regarding Safer Stronger Amendment Act of 2023

This legislation is not the approach to protecting public safety that District residents need or deserve.

Legislation

Apr 12, 2023

Legislation

Apr 12, 2023

ACLU-DC Testifies at the Budget Oversight Hearing on the Department of Corrections

In its oversight and legislative role, the Council has the power to fully fund this legislation to improve oversight at both DOC and CIC.

Legislation

Mar 31, 2023

Legislation

Mar 31, 2023

Police Practices and Police Misconduct

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

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

Dec 06, 2022

Legislation

Dec 06, 2022

Police Practices and Police Misconduct

Letter to the D.C. Council Regarding the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act

Improving public safety in the District involves restricting harmful police practices, creating more transparency around police misconduct, and holding police accountable for their misconduct.

Legislation

Dec 05, 2022

Legislation

Dec 05, 2022

Criminal Justice Reform

Letter to the D.C. Council Regarding the Anti-SLAPP Amendment Act

"We oppose this bill. As we explain below, we think it is an outrageous attempt to shield potential government misconduct from the legal rules that apply to everyone else."

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