News & Commentary

Fighting for justice in D.C. schools begins with the youth

Civil Rights Leader. Native Washingtonian. Advocate for D.C. Statehood.

The time is now for racial justice and police accountability in D.C.

Welcoming new diverse leaders to the ACLU of the District of Columbia’s Board of Directors

Today, with our sister affiliates in Maryland and Virginia, we have co-signed this statement offering solidarity with our Afghan neighbors and the DMV-area organizations working to support them and the refugees who settle in our region.

The board is considering a proposal that gives MTPD unlimited discretion to suspend someone from Metro transit based on the officer’s accusation alone. We all want a safer transit system, but giving MTPD, a force known for being aggressive with riders of color, more power, is not the way.

Senior Organizer Natacia Knapper reflects on the Juneteenth traditions of their youth, and what the holiday as a whole means to the Black community – both historically and culturally.

Our oldest case has settled after 32 years. It transformed the D.C. foster care system from a dysfunctional mess to what the judge called “a national model."

ACLU-DC Board member Courtney Stewart, Co-Founder and CEO of The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens, has been on the frontlines of addressing the challenges returning citizens since his own reintegration back into society. He answered a few questions about the importance of this work.