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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Apr 18, 2022

ACLU-DC Testifies before the D.C. Council on Bill 24-237, the "Clean Hands" law

Debt-based license suspensions throw drivers into a cycle of poverty. B24-237 is an example of policy that reflects the economic reality of District residents—many of whom are continuing to survive a pandemic and recession, and generations of wealth inequality.

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Mar 30, 2022

Police Practices and Police Misconduct|
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ACLU-DC Testifies at the Budget Oversight Hearing for The Metropolitan Police Department

"District leaders must confront their biases, break the cycle, and use this critical moment to prioritize investment in prevention, community-based violence interruption and trauma services, school-based mental health services, restorative justice, and other effective public safety strategies."

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Mar 02, 2022

ACLU Testimony at the D.C. Council Oversight Hearing for the Department of Corrections

This testimony urges the D.C. Council to address the inhumane conditions of the D.C. Jail facilities, the lack of transparency and accountability demonstrated by the Department of Corrections and its leadership, and the systemic injustices perpetuated by the District’s approach to public safety.

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Feb 17, 2022

Criminal Justice Reform

ACLU-DC Testifies at Judiciary and Public Safety Performance Oversight Hearing for The Metropolitan Police Department

The ACLU-DC hopes the D.C. Council refuses to revert back to failed carceral approaches that have guided the District’s policies for too long. D.C. should strive to be an example to other jurisdictions of what public and community safety in the 21st century can look like.

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Oct 21, 2021

Criminal Justice Reform

ACLU-DC Testimony before the DC Council on the Strengthening Oversight and Accountability of Police Amendment Act

The ACLU-DC supports the bill’s intent to make MPD’s disciplinary process more meaningful and to expand the role of the Office of Police complaints. But, the language lacks clarity and authority, so this testimony focuses on the accountability and disciplinary systems the bill addresses.

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Nov 26, 2022

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Nov 26, 2022

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

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Nov 16, 2022

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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

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Oct 20, 2022

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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.

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Jul 14, 2022

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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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Apr 18, 2022

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Apr 18, 2022

ACLU-DC Testifies before the D.C. Council on Bill 24-237, the "Clean Hands" law

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Mar 30, 2022

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Mar 30, 2022

Police Practices and Police Misconduct|
+1 Issue

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

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Mar 02, 2022

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Mar 02, 2022

ACLU Testimony at the D.C. Council Oversight Hearing for the Department of Corrections

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Feb 17, 2022

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Feb 17, 2022

Criminal Justice Reform

ACLU-DC Testifies at Judiciary and Public Safety Performance Oversight Hearing for The Metropolitan Police Department

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Oct 21, 2021

Legislation

Oct 21, 2021

Criminal Justice Reform

ACLU-DC Testimony before the DC Council on the Strengthening Oversight and Accountability of Police Amendment Act

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