Press Releases - ACLU of DC

Apr 23, 2026

Anti-Trump Demonstrators Sue Over First Amendment Violation Based on False Obscenity Claims

National Park Service unlawfully targeted demonstration signs that call attention to alleged sexual misconduct by President Trump

Issue Areas: Freedom of Speech and Association

Apr 21, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Responds to Youth Curfew Extension Vote at the D.C. Council

The D.C. Council voted 8-5 to pass a permanent youth curfew, on the first of two votes needed for the permanent legislation.

Apr 21, 2026

Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database

The complaint argues that the DOJ’s actions are unconstitutional, illegal, and a key component of the Trump Administration’s attempts to take over elections from states and subvert the 2026 midterms.

Apr 14, 2026

ACLU Sues Federal Officers for Violent Abduction of Lawful Immigrant During January ICE Operations

The case could re-establish the ability to hold federal agents accountable under state law. Advocates are representing an engineer who was violently abducted in downtown Portland.

Apr 02, 2026

Immigrants and U.S. Citizens Sue DHS over Unconstitutional “Home Entry” Policy

Lawsuit alleges that DHS and ICE violated the Fourth Amendment rights of immigrants and U.S. citizens by secretly instructing agents to enter homes without a warrant

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Due Process/Procedural Rights

Mar 31, 2026

ACLU of D.C. Applauds District Council for Overriding Mayor’s Veto, Passing Federal Transparency Legislation

The Council of the District of Columbia today unanimously overrode a veto by Mayor Muriel Bowser, passing legislation to require the Metropolitan Police Department officers to document identifying information for all law enforcement officers present at the scene of an arrest.

Issue Areas: Police Practices and Police Misconduct, Criminal Justice Reform

Mar 25, 2026

ACLU-DC Statement on Mayor’s Veto of Federal Transparency Legislation

Mayor Bowser vetoed emergency legislation unanimously passed by the Council on providing greater transparency, the ACLU of DC responds.

Mar 18, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Statement on H.R. 5525

Congressional Bill Aimed at Repealing Local D.C. Traffic Laws

Issue Areas: D.C. Home Rule

Mar 03, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Urges the D.C. Council to Pass Federal Agent Arrest Reporting Bill

Today’s emergency legislation would require D.C. police to document federal agent involvement in arrests and use of force

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