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Fighting Trump’s D.C. Power Grab

Event | Virtual
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ACLU Know Your Rights Training

As we speak, President Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard troops, federal agents, and local police forces to the streets of D.C. to target Black and Brown residents, immigrants, and unhoused people — all in an effort to expand his power and sow fear in our communities. This militarization is about control, not safety. And now they're threatening to target people exercising their First Amendment right to protest. Unfortunately, this is likely just the beginning as the Trump administration has threatened to deploy military troops into other beloved American cities like Chicago, Baltimore and New York City. We want to make sure you know your rights when protesting this extreme abuse of power by the administration. Join ACLU People Power's Know Your Rights Training on 9/5 at 8 PM ET to get prepared before you take action. WHAT: ACLU People Power's Know Your Rights Training WHEN: Friday, September 5th at 8 PM ET Hosted By: ACLU National This is our home. This is our community. These are our streets. We will defend them together. Register now to make sure you Know Your Rights before you take action. Notice of Accessibility: The ACLU strives to create inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to fully engage with its programming. For this program, Translation will be available. We will have Spanish translation, as well as interpretation for American Sign Language. Traducción al español estará disponible así como interpretación en lenguaje de señas americano (ASL). If you need accommodations to be able to fully participate in this event, please contact [email protected].
Sep 05, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Event | In-person
2025 Membership Meeting for the ACLU-DC - sold out

Membership Meeting 2025 - Sold Out

Sep 09, 2025 | 6:30 PM
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Immigration Resource Hub

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Press Releases

Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration Fast-Track Deportation Policy

This ruling is a vital reminder that due process is not optional. Expanding expedited removal would have exposed thousands to potential wrongful deportation, without even the chance to make their case.

ACLU Condemns Trump Executive Orders Targeting Cash Bail Reform in Washington, D.C.

The President’s attempt to end cash bail risks increasing pretrial detention, which is not a real solution to preventing crime in D.C. It can actually have a negative effect on public safety, by separating people from their support networks, jobs, and housing.

ACLU-D.C. Responds to Hegseth’s Order to Arm National Guard Troops in D.C.

The president relied on a phony emergency as an excuse to overstep his power, and now we have a real emergency – the threat of an unnecessary and disorienting flood of armed military forces on D.C. streets.