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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.

Legislation

Jun 21, 2021

Voting Rights|
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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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Jun 17, 2021

ACLU-DC Testifies before the D.C. Council Committee for The Office of Police Complaints

The ACLU-DC urges the Council to enact reforms that give OPC greater oversight of police practices in line with the recommendations of the Police Reform Commission, and allocate District dollars in the FY22 budget to ensure OPC can deliver on this expanded mandate.

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Jun 10, 2021

ACLU-DC Testifies before the D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety Budget Oversight Hearing on MPD and ONSE

The testimony addresses the ACLU-DC's concerns and recommendations for the District’s FY22 budgets for the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE).

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Jun 03, 2021

ACLU-DC Testifies before the D.C. Council Committee at the Budget Oversight Hearing for D.C. Public Schools

This testimony highlights the ACLU-DC's support for the recommendations made by the D.C. Police Reform Commission to dismantle the school policing infrastructure and reduce interactions between youth and law enforcement.

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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

Legislation

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

Legislation

Jun 21, 2021

Legislation

Jun 21, 2021

Voting Rights|
+1 Issue

ACLU S.51 D.C. Statehood Written Statement

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Jun 17, 2021

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Jun 17, 2021

ACLU-DC Testifies before the D.C. Council Committee for The Office of Police Complaints

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Jun 10, 2021

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Jun 10, 2021

ACLU-DC Testifies before the D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety Budget Oversight Hearing on MPD and ONSE

Legislation

Jun 03, 2021

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Jun 03, 2021

ACLU-DC Testifies before the D.C. Council Committee at the Budget Oversight Hearing for D.C. Public Schools

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