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ACLU of the District of Columbia

ACLU of the District of Columbia

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Washington, District of Columbia 3,763 followers

Protecting and expanding civil liberties and civil rights for people who live in, work in, and visit D.C.

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The ACLU of the District of Columbia (ACLU-DC), with more than 20,000 local members, fights to protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights for people who live, work, and visit D.C., and in matters involving federal employees and agencies. The ACLU-DC pursues its mission through legal action, legislative advocacy, and public education. In addition to representing clients in court, sometimes we work with government agencies to defend liberty without litigation. We also testify and lobby before the D.C. Council, and we educate the public through Know Your Rights trainings and materials, appearances on radio and television, social media activity, and meetings with community groups. Over the years, the ACLU-DC has litigated several important U.S. Supreme Court cases, including the landmark case of Loving v. Virginia, striking down laws prohibiting mixed-race marriages after Attorney General Robert Kennedy referred Mildred and Richard Loving to the ACLU.

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http://acludc.org
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Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1961
Specialties
civil liberties

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  • View organization page for ACLU of the District of Columbia
    ACLU of the District of Columbia

    3,763 followers

    When our constitutional right to speak out and protest is violated, the fight for accountability doesn't end in the streets. We continue it in the courts. That's why, six years later, we're still fighting for accountability and justice on behalf of Black Lives Matter D.C. and individual demonstrators after federal officials — without provocation — ordered law enforcement to violently clear the crowd of demonstrators gathered in Lafayette Square to protest police violence using tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and flash bombs, injuring many. Read more about this case and to explore a visual timeline of 65 years of the ACLU-D.C. defending civil liberties and civil rights here in the District: https://lnkd.in/ekH3xCZp

    • A graphic with a photo of Black Lives Matter D.C. v. Trump clients in front of the White House fading into a black semi-transparent background. White text reads: "PROTEST IS NOT A THREAT. IT IS A CONSTITUTIONAL PROMISE. In 2020, peaceful protesters gathered in Lafayette Square to demonstrate against police violence against Black people following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Without provocation, federal officials ordered law enforcement to violentely clear the crowd using tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and flash bombs, injuring many people. ACLU-D.C. and other civil rights groups sued President Trump and federal officials on behalf of Black Lives Matter D.C. and individual demonstrators for violations of the First and Fourth Amendments. Although a federal court dismissed some of the claims, the lawsuit led to significant policy reforms and remains ongoing. 65 YEARS (AND COUNTING) OF THE ACLU-D.C." The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the top left corner.

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    The Campaign Workshop

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    Joe Fuld sits down with Monica Hopkins, Executive Director of ACLU of the District of Columbia, for a conversation that's equal parts sharp and surprisingly joyful. Monica makes a clear case for why, as she puts it, "democracy requires DC statehood," and breaks down the structural roadblocks standing in the way, from myths about constitutionality to the role of partisanship in Congress. She also walks through what ranked-choice voting means for DC voters, and shares a recent First Amendment win that's as fun as it is important (Star Wars fans, this one is for you). Available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

  • View organization page for ACLU of the District of Columbia
    ACLU of the District of Columbia

    3,763 followers

    Dissent is the heart of a functioning democracy. That's why, since the founding of ACLU-D.C., we have never stopped defending the right to protest for everyone in the District. Take a look back on 65 years of defending protestors' rights in D.C. with ACLLU-D.C. senior counsel Art Spitzer. Listen to the full episode, where Art and ACLU-D.C. executive director Monica Hopkins discuss the power of protest to protect democracy: https://lnkd.in/eCJcXbHx

  • View organization page for ACLU of the District of Columbia
    ACLU of the District of Columbia

    3,763 followers

    Protesting is democracy in action. It allows ordinary people to challenge injustice and reminds those in positions of authority that the power ultimately rests with we, the people. But when those in power abuse their authority to silence public dissent, government accountability goes away and public trust in their government erodes. Just ask D.C. resident Sam O'Hara. On the latest episode of A More Perfect District podcast, Sam joins host Amber Taylor, Strategic Communications Director at ACLU-D.C., to discuss his detention by D.C. police after he exercised his First Amendment rights to protest and recorded National Guard members patrolling Washington, D.C., while playing The Imperial March from Star Wars. Listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/exuUJPiJ #AMorePerfectDistrictpodcast #protests

  • View organization page for ACLU of the District of Columbia
    ACLU of the District of Columbia

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    Statehood means protecting the power of D.C. residents to make decisions about our own health care and our own futures. Without it, Congress has the power to interfere with our access to health care – including abortion care access – by vetoing any law passed by the District and rejecting any budget proposed by our local government. We need your help to make D.C. the 51st state and safeguard our local public health from federal overreach. Tell your members of Congress to support D.C. statehood today: https://lnkd.in/ec3qVMH9

    • A bright pink graphic with white text that reads: “We need people who live in states to help protect access to abortion care in D.C. Tell your members of Congress to support D.C. statehood at the link in our bio.” Below the text is a collage of a pink and white dual-tone image of a protest sign that reads “BANS OFF OUR BODIES” overlayed a green abstract shape. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
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    ACLU of the District of Columbia

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    Any interaction with immigration agents can be nerve-racking. If you or someone you love is arrested by ICE, knowing your rights can help you make safe and informed decisions during a stressful situation. No matter what, the safety of you and your community comes first. Knowing your rights is one important way to stay prepared. Learn your rights when interacting with ICE agents in the DMV area: https://lnkd.in/eyKVdvYg

    • A black graphic with orange and white text that reads: “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS If You’re Arrested by ICE. - Stay silent & calm. - Do not discuss your immigration status or sign anything. - Say you need an interpreter. You DO NOT have to answer questions about: - Your immigration status. - Where you were born. - How you entered the country. Learn more at WWW.ACLUDC.ORG/KYR.” A collage of black and white images of a Stop Illegal Warrentless Arrests rally and an ICE officer overlayed an orange abstract shape is in the top right corner. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
    • A black graphic with orange and white text that reads: “Conozca sus derechos Qué hacer si ICE lo arresta. - Mantenga la calma y guarde silencio. - No hable sobre su estatus migratorio ni firme nada. - Diga que necesita un intérprete. - Usted tiene derecho a un abogado incluso si no puede pagar. - Tiene derecho a una llamada telefónica, pero será monitoreada a menos que esté hablando con un abogado. Usted NO tiene que responder preguntas sobre: - Su estatus migratorio. - Dónde nació. - Cómo entró al país. Learn more at WWW.ACLUDC.ORG/KYR.” A collage of black and white images of a Stop Illegal Warrentless Arrests rally and an ICE officer overlayed an orange abstract shape is in the top right corner. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
    • A black graphic with orange and white text that reads: “Connaissez vos droits Comment réagir si vous êtes arrêté par l’ICE. - Garder le silence et rester calme. - N’évoquez. pas votre statut de résident et ne signez aucun document. - Dites que vous avez besoin d’un interprète. - Vous avez droit à un avocat même si vous ne pouvez pas le payer. - Vous avez le droit de passer un appel téléphonique, mais celui-ci sera surveillé, sauf si vous parlez à un avocat. Vous N’ÊTES PAS tenu de répondre aux questions concernant: - Votre statut de résident. - Votre lieu de naissance. - Vos conditions d’entrée dans le pays. Learn more at WWW.ACLUDC.ORG/KYR.” A collage of black and white images of a Stop Illegal Warrentless Arrests rally and an ICE officer overlayed an orange abstract shape is in the top right corner. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
    • A black graphic with orange and white text that reads: “መብቶችዎን ይወቁ በICE ቁጥጥር ስር ከዋሉ ምን ማድረግ እንዳለብዎት። - ዝም ይበሉ እና ይረጋጉ። - ስለ ኢሚግሬሽን ሁኔታዎ አይወያዩ ወይም በማንኛውም ነገር ላይ አይፈርሙ። - አስተርጓሚ እንደሚያስፈልግዎት ይናገሩ። - መክፈል ባይችሉም እንኳ ጠበቃ የማግኘት መብት አለዎት። - ስልክ የመደወል መብት አለዎት፣ ነገር ግን ከጠበቃዎ ጋር ካልሆነ በስተቀር ንግግሮቹ ክትትል ይደረግባቸዋል። ስለሚከተሉት ጉዳዮች ለሚነሱ ጥያቄዎች መልስ መስጠት አይጠበቅብዎትም፦ - ስለ ኢሚግሬሽን ሁኔታዎ። - የት እንደተወለዱ። - አገሪቱ ውስጥ እንዴት እንደገቡ። Learn more at WWW.ACLUDC.ORG/KYR.” A collage of black and white images of a Stop Illegal Warrentless Arrests rally and an ICE officer overlayed an orange abstract shape is in the top right corner. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
    • A black graphic with orange and white text that reads: “تعرف على حقوقك. ماذا تفعل إذا اعتقلتك إدارة الهجرة والجمارك (ICE). ابقَ هادئاً.* ابقَ صامتاً.* لا تناقش وضع الهجرة الخاص بك مع أي شخص سوى محاميك.* لا توقع على أي شيء لا تفهمه.* قل إنك بحاجة إلى مترجم.* لا يتعين عليك الإجابة على أسئلة حول: حالة الهجرة الخاصة بك.* مكان مولدك.* كيف دخلت البلاد.* Learn more at WWW.ACLUDC.ORG/KYR.”  A collage of black and white images of a Stop Illegal Warrentless Arrests rally and an ICE officer overlayed an orange abstract shape is in the top left corner. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner. 
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  • View organization page for ACLU of the District of Columbia
    ACLU of the District of Columbia

    3,763 followers

    Equal access isn't optional, it's the law. So, when William Pierce, a deaf man, was denied basic accommodations during his time in the D.C. Jail, we took the District to court — and won. This Disability Pride Month, we celebrate the advocates, plaintiffs, and communities whose fight continues to move us toward a more just and equitable future for all.

    • A dark blue graphic with white and light blue text that reads: "DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH. DISABILITY RIGHTS DON'T STOP T JAIL DOORS. In 2013, ACLU-D.C. filed a lawsuit on behalf of William Pierce, a deaf resident of the D.C. Jail who had received almost no accommodation for his disability while serving his 60-day sentence. Two years later, the court ruled that the District has a duty to assess the accommodation needs of people with disabilities held at the D.C. Jail, and that the District had violated the law by not accommodating Mr. Pierce. In May 2016, the jury awarded Mr. Pierce $70,000 in damages. 65 YEARS (AND COUNTING) OF THE ACLU-D.C." A collage graphic with a dark yellow and white dual-tone image of a person using sign language and a blue and white dual-tone image of a hearing aid overlayed a dark yellow abstract shape. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.

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