News & Commentary
Jan 06, 2025
Five Things to Know When Protesting in D.C.
D.C. is a hub for political expression, and it helps to be prepared. If you're exercising your constitutional right to demonstrate, here are 5 things you should know.
Oct 08, 2024
Whoever Becomes President, D.C. Must Be Ready to Defend Our Right to Protest
History has taught us that D.C. residents must be ready to protect our fundamental right to protest, regardless of whom voters elect president.
By , , , , Scott Michelman
Aug 15, 2024
Five ways the First Amendment protects your speech – and three ways it does not
D.C. has long been a critical venue for people to express their views, as a place with 700,000 local residents and as the site of the federal government. Here's what to know about our First Amendment rights in D.C.
Nov 14, 2023
Remembering a D.C. Activist for Justice: Ryan “Soup” Morgan
Through his keen eye, ready camera lens, and courage in sticking up for his rights and the rights of others, Ryan “Soup” Morgan contributed significantly to advancing civil rights and liberties in D.C., first as a documentarian and then as an ACLU-D.C. client. We will miss him.
By , , , , Michael Perloff
Nov 02, 2023
Why We Must Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on College Campuses
Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.
Aug 28, 2023
Champions of Justice: Get to know the 2023 slate of members of ACLU-D.C.'s Board of Directors
Learn about the 2023 slate for the ACLU-D.C. Board of Directors! And get ready to join us at our annual membership meeting.
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