⚖️ Workers’ Rights • Housing Justice • Disability Rights • Education Justice • Prisoners’ Rights • Police Misconduct • Immigrants’ Rightshttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3mjhsjjnj622pWLC is proud to honor Patagonia. At a time of rising violence in cities across the country, Patagonia has taken a stand—urging the U.S. Senate to oppose additional funding for ICE and rallying other businesses to do the same. This is what corporate leadership looks like. hubs.la/Q04bX4sw014 Apr 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhsjjnj622phttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3mhsxhhpjz22xOn March 31, we return to court for closing arguments in our case against the Shenandoah County, VA school board. We’re challenging Confederate school names. A judge has already ruled this violates students’ First Amendment rights to free speech. We continue the fight. hubs.la/Q0480Lty024 Mar 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsxhhpjz22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3mgo6doeg3s2tThree months ago, WLC and partners won a preliminary injunction blocking unlawful warrantless immigration arrests in D.C. But evidence shows DHS has continued this unlawful practice. So we’re going back to federal court. Read more: hubs.la/Q045ZYLl0 Support us: hubs.la/Q045Z_x3010 Mar 2026 01:02 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgo6doeg3s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3mfrznisyhk2bFor over 150 years, the Constitution has guaranteed that every child born on U.S. soil is a citizen. That promise is now before the Supreme Court. WLC filed an amicus brief (hubs.la/Q044WLp60) in Trump v. Barbara, urging the Court to reject the executive order ending birthright citizenship.26 Feb 2026 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrznisyhk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3mcy4332k5k2sNo one should face a death sentence in a county jail. WLC, with the ACLU of Maryland and Mayer Brown LLP, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit challenging a deadly pattern of abuse at the Harford County Detention Center. Justice requires action—and we’re taking it. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03_JHz0022 Jan 2026 02:07 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcy4332k5k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3mamjx4wwwc2wWhether you’re gathering to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa — may your holidays be filled with warmth, joy, and togetherness! May the spirit of the holidays bring peace, light, and a renewed sense of hope. #HappyHanukkah #HappyKwanzaa #MerryChristmas #WLC #TogetherForJustice23 Dec 2025 00:53 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3mamjx4wwwc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3m7xejlskkc2iJust after 6AM, seven unmarked cars surrounded R.S.M. and her husband. Officers said they were looking for someone else—then arrested them anyway. Last week, a federal court ordered DHS to stop its illegal arrest policy. Help us keep fighting. Every gift is doubled through Dec. 31: hubs.la/Q03Y3PsR014 Dec 2025 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7xejlskkc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3m7njidre322gThe Washington Post is covering our case challenging Shenandoah County’s decision to restore Confederate names to two public schools. Trial begins tomorrow. “Students deserve the freedom to define themselves—unencumbered by symbols they do not choose.” —Marja Plater, WLC Read more: hubs.ly/Q03XzDcP010 Dec 2025 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7njidre322ghttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3m7bbba2dj22rCongratulations to the DC OAG on securing a 725K wage theft settlement for construction workers. WLC’s Rotten Foundation report exposed rampant wage theft in D.C.’s affordable housing construction and urged stronger enforcement. Today’s outcome shows why that work matters. Report: hubs.la/Q03X6gJL005 Dec 2025 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7bbba2dj22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3m76gvo22yk2qWLC’s Joanne Lin was quoted in the Washington Post’s story on our victory against DHS’s warrantless immigration arrests in D.C.: “This is a victory for the rule of law and for the people across the city…” Read more: hubs.la/Q03WNmnQ0 Support our work: hubs.la/Q03WNnZz004 Dec 2025 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3m76gvo22yk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3m72ac5nv6s25There’s still time to make your Giving Tuesday gift—and have it matched dollar for dollar before midnight. Your support helps WLC fight discrimination in schools, workplaces, and communities across the region. Give before midnight and double your impact. Donate Now: hubs.la/Q03WwYC6003 Dec 2025 00:47 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3m72ac5nv6s25https://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3m6zean7kvs27Double your impact this Giving Tuesday. All gifts to the Washington Lawyers’ Committee are matched up to $90K. Help us defend students with disabilities, fight discriminatory school policies, and ensure every child has equal access to opportunity. Donate: hubs.la/Q03WrrH50 #WLC #GivingTuesday02 Dec 2025 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zean7kvs27https://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3m6hni5ylns27At the Washington Lawyers’ Committee, we see the power of community every day. This Thanksgiving, we give thanks to the many people who make our work possible. Thank you for standing with us in the fight for justice. Support Our Work: hubs.la/Q03VP3Cm0 #TogetherForJustice #WLC #Thanksgiving202525 Nov 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hni5ylns27https://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3m65mfrq5gc2jA major win for DC autonomy. A federal court ruled the President’s National Guard deployment to DC was unlawful. WLC + ACLU-DC filed an amicus brief supporting the District. Read the ruling: https://oag.dc.gov/sites/default/files/2025-11/National_Guard_Ruling.pdf Donate: www.washlaw.org/donate-now/ #DCHomeRule #CivilRights #WLC21 Nov 2025 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3m65mfrq5gc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lzon6eaiqs2sBREAKING: We’ve filed a class action lawsuit to stop federal agents from making illegal, warrantless immigration arrests in Washington, DC. Our lawsuit seeks to stop these unlawful arrests and hold the government accountable. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03L1TrF0 #ImmigrantRights #WLC #TogetherForJustice25 Sep 2025 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzon6eaiqs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lz26ral2hk2dThis #HispanicHeritageMonth, we honor the strength + leadership of Latino communities in DC + beyond. From wage justice to worship rights, TPS, and fair housing—Washington Lawyers' Committee fights for dignity + justice. Stand with us: www.washlaw.org/donate-now/ #TogetherForJustice #CivilRights17 Sep 2025 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz26ral2hk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lyxmxvs3wk25BREAKING: WLC and allies just filed an amicus brief supporting D.C.’s lawsuit to stop the National Guard from policing D.C. neighborhoods. D.C. deserves self-governance and safety, not militarization. Read more: hubs.la/Q03Jy0xj0 Support us: hubs.la/Q03Jx-Gs0 #CivilRights #WLC #TogetherForJustice16 Sep 2025 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyxmxvs3wk25https://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lxiamo5olc2jThis Labor Day, we honor working people—and recognize the challenges too many still face: wage theft, discrimination, unsafe conditions. Our Workers’ Rights Clinic offers free legal help in DC, MD & VA. Get help: hubs.la/Q03G4fmQ0 Support WLC: hubs.la/Q03G4gBt0 #LaborDay #WorkersRights #WLC28 Aug 2025 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxiamo5olc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lxfbohrkr22qD.C. has invested $1.4B in affordable housing—too often built on worker exploitation. Our new report reveals misclassification, repeat offenders, and lax enforcement—and calls on the D.C. Council to act. Read: A Rotten Foundation hubs.la/Q03FQw9w0 #WageTheft #WLC #TogetherForJustice27 Aug 2025 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxfbohrkr22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lwz7eg37us25Luxury D.C. apartments are shutting out voucher holders—blocking families from housing opportunities in violation of civil rights laws. That’s why the Equal Rights Center, with the Washington Lawyers’ Committee and Cohen Milstein, filed suit. Equal housing access isn’t optional—it’s the law. [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Aug 2025 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwz7eg37us25https://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lwxey72u622kAfter nearly 30 years behind bars, Dwain is free. Imprisoned at 17, he spent decades learning, growing, and preparing for a second chance—earning his GED and completing more than 70 educational programs. This summer, D.C.’s IRAA law brought him home to his family. #SecondChances #IRAA #WLC22 Aug 2025 02:12 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwxey72u622khttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lwrjksujnc2rLatino construction workers on a DC affordable housing project secured a $700K wage theft settlement against Whiting-Turner Co. & Krick Plumbing. Workers alleged they were misclassified & underpaid—but stood up for justice & won. Support WLC: www.washlaw.org/donate-now/ #WageTheft #WorkersRights19 Aug 2025 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwrjksujnc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lv4ofvdjjc2uWLC, Gilbert LLP & @democracyforward.org are suing to stop ICE raids at places of worship and other “sensitive locations”—a policy that violates core civil and religious rights. “The right to worship freely… is at stake.” — Ryan Downer https://www.washlaw.org/religious-groups-sue-administration-over-immigration-raids29 Jul 2025 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv4ofvdjjc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lsmas2lff226BREAKING: The Supreme Court narrowed the use of nationwide injunctions—but did not rule on Trump’s unconstitutional attack on birthright citizenship. We’re in court to protect the 14th Amendment. Our statement: hubs.la/Q03v3lqG0 Support our fight: www.washlaw.org/donate/ #WLC #TogetherForJustice27 Jun 2025 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsmas2lff226https://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lrg7mzjld22mOur June newsletter is out now! Want to receive our monthly newsletters via email? Read the latest June edition and subscribe here: https://www.washlaw.org/resources/newsletters/ #WLC #JuneNewsletter #Newsletter #Juneteenth #TogetherForJustice12 Jun 2025 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrg7mzjld22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lrdpnzx6ek2gThe Trump administration has moved to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon—without the legally required 60-day notice. Learn what’s at stake: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/immigration/2025/06/04/523145/trump-administration-moves-to-strip-cameroonians-of-temporary-protected-status-effective-august-4/ Read about our case: https://www.washlaw.org/casa-sues-trump-administration-to-safeguard-afghans-and-cameroonians-fleeing-violence/ #CivilRights #ProtectTPS #TogetherForJustice11 Jun 2025 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrdpnzx6ek2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lrbifyfjhk23The D.C. Jail is unsafe, inhumane, and unfit. A new audit confirms what residents and advocates have said for years. Our class action lawsuit demands accountability for the denial of medical care. Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/06/04/dc-jail-audit-bowser/ Support: www.washlaw.org/donate/ #DCJailCrisis #WLC10 Jun 2025 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrbifyfjhk23https://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lr6jtkmeis2oKaitlin Banner, our Deputy Legal Director, spoke with DC News Now about the lawsuit filed by the Washington Lawyers’ Committee, Relman Colfax PLLC and Disability Rights Advocates to make DC safe for everyone. Watch the interview: https://www.dcnewsnow.com/video/blind-pedestrian-sue-over-crosswalk-signals-not-being-accessible/10771696/09 Jun 2025 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr6jtkmeis2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lqx5dqu2jc26At WLC, we stand firmly for the fundamental human rights of every individual. We support the fight against discrimination, harassment, and inequality faced by LGBTQ+ communities. Together, we can build a future where everyone can live openly and safely, without fear. #WorldPride202506 Jun 2025 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqx5dqu2jc26https://bsky.app/profile/washlaw4cr.bsky.social/post/3lqugir4ens2b@ccefordc.bsky.social's latest report confirms that the ongoing and deplorable conditions continue for incarcerated individuals with serious medical needs at the D.C. Jail. Read the full CCE Report here: https://www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2025-jail-audit #PrisonReform #CivilRights05 Jun 2025 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:6cvpjy3midtf4nkuswtb4r5z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqugir4ens2b