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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

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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."

Legislation

Nov 26, 2022

Letter to Chairman Phil Mendelson Regarding the Street Vending Decrminalization Amendment Act

In a letter to the Chairmain of the D.C. Council, Executive Director Monica Hopkins urges the Council to schedule and hold a mark-up on the Street Vending Discrimination Amendment Act, creating a system that supports street vendors and recognizes their value to D.C.

Legislation

Nov 16, 2022

Police Practices and Police Misconduct

ACLU-DC Testimony before the D.C. Council on the Street Vending Decriminalization Amendment Act and the Sidewalk Vending Zones Amendment Act

The ACLU-DC supports these two bills, and further encourages the decriminalization of unlicensed street vending and reducing police interactions with street vendors—ensuring that vendors can feel safe while pursuing their livelihoods without threats to their safety and wellbeing.

Legislation

Oct 20, 2022

ACLU-DC Testifies on The Eliminating Restrictive and Segregated Enclosures (“ERASE”) Solitary Confinement Act

ACLU-D.C. is committed to ending the practice of solitary confinement, which demands confronting inequities in the criminal justice system and the racial bias driving them.

Legislation

Jul 14, 2022

ACLU-DC Testifies in Support of Bill 24-726 – “Enhancing Reproductive Health Protections Amendment Act of 2022” and Bill 24-808 – “Human Rights Sanctuary Act of 2022”

With a lack of D.C. statehood and the upcoming midterm elections, time is of the essence to protect abortion access in the District before a new Congress is seated.

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."

Legislation

Nov 26, 2022

Legislation

Nov 26, 2022

Letter to Chairman Phil Mendelson Regarding the Street Vending Decrminalization Amendment Act

Legislation

Nov 16, 2022

Legislation

Nov 16, 2022

Police Practices and Police Misconduct

ACLU-DC Testimony before the D.C. Council on the Street Vending Decriminalization Amendment Act and the Sidewalk Vending Zones Amendment Act

Legislation

Oct 20, 2022

Legislation

Oct 20, 2022

ACLU-DC Testifies on The Eliminating Restrictive and Segregated Enclosures (“ERASE”) Solitary Confinement Act

ACLU-D.C. is committed to ending the practice of solitary confinement, which demands confronting inequities in the criminal justice system and the racial bias driving them.

Legislation

Jul 14, 2022

Legislation

Jul 14, 2022

ACLU-DC Testifies in Support of Bill 24-726 – “Enhancing Reproductive Health Protections Amendment Act of 2022” and Bill 24-808 – “Human Rights Sanctuary Act of 2022”

With a lack of D.C. statehood and the upcoming midterm elections, time is of the essence to protect abortion access in the District before a new Congress is seated.

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