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Jun 21, 2021
ACLU S.51 D.C. Statehood Written Statement
D.C. residents deserve full representation in our national government. Also, in granting Statehood through an act of Congress, S. 51 is a valid and defensible exercise of congressional power. It is beyond time to give D.C. the true autonomy and self-governance that comes with statehood.
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Sep 27, 2023
Nomination of Pamela A. Smith to the Position of Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department
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."
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.
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.
Mar 31, 2023
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.
Mar 07, 2023
ACLU Urges BLOCKING ENACTMENT OF D.C.’s REVISED CRIMINAL CODE ACT OF 2022 DULY ENACTED BY THE D.C. COUNCIL
Mar 01, 2023
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)
Feb 27, 2023
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.
Dec 06, 2022
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.
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