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Nov 13, 2017
Nov 13, 2017
D.C. Court Reins in Government’s Overbroad Search of Facebook Accounts
In response to motions filed by the ACLU-DC, the D.C. Superior Court has limited the scope of search warrants obtained by federal prosecutors targeting three Facebook accounts as part of its investigation and prosecution of activists arrested on Inauguration Day.
Oct 25, 2017
Oct 25, 2017
After a Month of Obstruction by the Trump Administration, Jane Doe Gets Her Abortion
After more than a month after she made her decision, Jane Doe was able to obtain an abortion this morning.
Oct 24, 2017
Oct 24, 2017
ACLU Wins Relief for Young Woman in Latest Step of Abortion Case
The full D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a circuit panel decision, clearing the way for Jane Doe to access the abortion care she needs.
Oct 22, 2017
Oct 22, 2017
ACLU Goes Back to Court on Behalf of Jane Doe
The ACLU has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit for all judges on the court to review the panel's order.
Oct 20, 2017
Oct 20, 2017
Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration to Further Delay of Jane Doe's Abortion
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has given the government until October 31 to find a sponsor for Jane Doe.
Oct 18, 2017
Oct 18, 2017
ACLU Wins Relief for Young Woman Seeking Abortion
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the Trump administration to stop blocking a young woman's abortion.
Oct 13, 2017
Oct 13, 2017
ACLU Files Emergency Lawsuit on Behalf of Teenage Immigrant Seeking Abortion
A pregnant teenager currently staying at a shelter for unaccompanied immigrant children in Texas has been prevented from getting an abortion by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
Oct 11, 2017
Oct 11, 2017
ACLU Charges AmeriCorps Health Screening Policy Violates Disability Discrimination Law
The administrative complaint charges the agency’s health screening policy violates the Rehabilitation Act, the federal law that prohibits disability discrimination by federal agencies.
Oct 05, 2017
Oct 05, 2017
ACLU-DC Statement on Reducing Criminalization to Improve Community Safety and Health Amendment Act
Decades of punitive laws and policies have guided a failed approach to ending prostitution and have made our communities less safe. The ACLU-DC supports passage of this bill, which prioritizes public health and safety.
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