We are devoted to ensuring free speech, equal rights, and other civil liberties in D.C. Press inquiries: media@acludc.org #DCStatehood https://www.acludc.org/https://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlwdz7au7o2hA disapproval resolution is one of the ways that Congress can interfere in D.C.’s local democracy by allowing them to overturn District laws before they can even go into effect. D.C. deserves the right to govern itself. Join the fight to bring full democracy to the District: https://bit.ly/3RbPsBm15 May 2026 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwdz7au7o2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlw6vh6bas2gDemocracy requires representation. D.C.’s Representative in Congress ( a non-voting delegate) plays a critical role in ensuring the voices of the 700,000 District residents are heard in the halls of Congress. That’s why the upcoming D.C. primary election matters so much. 🧵15 May 2026 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlw6vh6bas2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlvxr6qpr22uNEW: The American Civil Liberties Union of D.C. just announced the ratification of our first collective agreement! We thank ACLU-DC Staff United for working with us to formalize the rights and benefits that have long made ACLU-D.C. a great place to work. https://www.acludc.org/press-releases/aclu-of-d-c-staff-union-ratify-collective-bargaining-agreement/15 May 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvxr6qpr22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlu24n72q52fThe ACLU-D.C. was founded in 1961 by a small group of volunteer lawyers committed to protecting civil rights and civil liberties in the nation’s capital area. Look back with us on defending democracy in the District for the past 65 years: https://bit.ly/4udyO2T https://www.acludc.org/65-years-of-defending-and-expanding-civil-liberties-and-civil-rights/15 May 2026 00:09 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlu24n72q52fhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mltj72otkk2iBudgets are moral documents. That means a city’s budget should reflect the values of its citizens. 🧵14 May 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltj72otkk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlrg3bc76b24Tony Carruthers has spent 30 years on death row despite no physical evidence linking him to the crime he was accused of. Tennessee is barreling towards his execution on May 21 – only weeks away. We all must raise our voices before it’s too late. https://bit.ly/3PoNpJk13 May 2026 23:05 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrg3bc76b24https://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlrbo5nynw27Your vote will help shape the future of D.C. 🧵 The next D.C. Mayor will be making decisions that shape nearly every part of daily life in the District, from public safety and education to housing, healthcare, voting rights, and how civil rights protections are enforced.13 May 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrbo5nynw27https://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlojylkf7s27🧵 Now more than ever, knowledge is power. If you or a loved one faces detention, deportation, or any complex immigration issue, these groups provide free or low-cost legal assistance:12 May 2026 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlojylkf7s27https://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlo7b4rn2m2fYesterday, a third federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy that subjects millions of people to mandatory immigration detention in violation of immigration laws and due process. The 6th Circuit ruling today is another big victory for immigrants' rights.12 May 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo7b4rn2m2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlmbjkijyt2hHealth care decisions should be made between patients and providers, not politicians. Everyone has the right to dignity, privacy, and bodily autonomy.11 May 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmbjkijyt2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mllinjwx7u24NEW: Today, ACLU-D.C. sent a letter to the D.C. Council urging them to reject Mayor Muriel Bowser’s steep budget cuts to social services, programming, and benefits. Building safety means investing in our communities. Read more about ACLU-D.C.'s budget recommendations: https://bit.ly/3RxgwLe11 May 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllinjwx7u24https://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mleqoirhea24LAST CHANCE: There's only a few days left to get your tickets to ACLU-D.C.'s 2026 Bill of Rights Celebration! Join us for a lively happy hour, decadent desserts and a moving program spotlighting those working to protect civil rights & liberties in the District. Get tickets: https://bit.ly/4ukAs2008 May 2026 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleqoirhea24https://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlekng4uvs2nBlack voter representation has always been central to the fight for democracy. D.C. Home Rule was built on the momentum of the broader civil rights movement and the Voting Rights Act’s expansion of equal access to the ballot box. 08 May 2026 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlekng4uvs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlbrk63b4i2nVICTORY: A federal court issued an order to enforce its own previous ruling halting the Trump admin’s policy and practice of arresting people for immigration violations in D.C. without a warrant or probable cause. No one, not even federal immigration agents, is above the law.07 May 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbrk63b4i2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mlbpdfp4oi2uThere's little to no evidence indicating juvenile curfews are effective. But there's ample research to show that police encounters and jails are not good for kids. If we want our children to be safe, we need to give them safe places to go and programs to enjoy, not more police.07 May 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbpdfp4oi2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3ml7tb5hl5u24The state of Tennessee refuses to conduct basic DNA and fingerprint tests that could show Tony Carruthers didn't commit the crime he's accused of. Tell Tennessee to make sure they got the right person before they execute an innocent man: https://bit.ly/3OimfDC06 May 2026 23:13 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7tb5hl5u24https://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3ml7ovq2du324Abortion is still legal in D.C., and it's up to us to keep it that way. Here’s what you need to know about abortion access in D.C., and what you can do to ensure that every person in D.C. can get a safe abortion when they need it. https://www.acludc.org/abortion-access-dc/06 May 2026 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7ovq2du324https://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3ml4zvzueqa22BREAKING: The D.C. Council missed the mark today by voting 8 to 5 to pass a permanent youth curfew, on the final vote needed to pass the permanent legislation. Our safest communities are the ones with the most resources, not the most police. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4umAu9C05 May 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4zvzueqa22https://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3ml4pmyhyro2qJoin us for the ACLU-D.C.’s 2026 Bill of Rights Celebration May 12th for a night filled with community, reflection, and laughter with our triple-threat emcee: lawyer, political commentator, and comedian Elizabeth Booker Houston! Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4ukAs2005 May 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4pmyhyro2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3ml3xrdfv3y2qFIFA currently has unique leverage to pressure the U.S. government to respect the human rights of everyone visiting and attending the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, and those working and living in the 11 U.S. host cities. Tell FIFA to defend human rights: https://bit.ly/3QKyeus https://action.aclu.org/send-message/fifa-human-rights05 May 2026 10:23 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3xrdfv3y2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3ml26nuy3ef2wDissent makes democracies go round. Government officials attempting to unmask critics, especially dissenters from other countries, for speech the government doesn't like risks chilling our freedom of speech and undermines democratic accountability. https://bit.ly/429tFwi04 May 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml26nuy3ef2whttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3ml22agv6rp2fBREAKING: We filed a lawsuit with @aclu-norcal.bsky.social to stop the U.S. government from unlawfully seeking to unmask a Canadian critic who spoke out online about the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. Read more about this case: https://bit.ly/3QNpioa04 May 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml22agv6rp2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mkt5fcopdx2oBecause D.C. isn't a state, Congress —where District residents have no voting representation — and the President have the legal ability to micromanage local laws and tax dollars. Get to know the Congressional review process with ACLU-D.C. senior policy counsel Melissa Wasser.01 May 2026 22:09 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkt5fcopdx2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mksxglztwp2eIn May 1971, the Nixon administration cracked down unconstitutionally on a massive anti-Vietnam War protest with the largest mass arrests in U.S. history. But the ACLU-D.C. responded swiftly, securing the largest mass acquittal in U.S. history. Read more: https://bit.ly/4t8jSSi01 May 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksxglztwp2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mkqblz3oq42mWe're seeking candidates for a Digital Communications Coordinator who can help support the ACLU-D.C.'s mission to build a more just and free D.C. by creating and distributing compelling digital content across social media, email, and web platforms. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4cVOkIW30 Apr 2026 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqblz3oq42mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mkq3vpzout24Ahead of the D.C. Primary Election, we sent questionnaires to all candidates about the critical issues affecting civil rights & civil liberties in the District. These responses were provided by the candidates & haven't been edited by us. Read the results: https://bit.ly/4t9svfo https://www.acludc.org/2026-candidate-results/30 Apr 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq3vpzout24https://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mkoavokygc2eThe broadside attacks by the Trump administration against the First Amendment are unprecedented in modern American history. But let's not forget: democracies don't function without dissent. Listen to the full episode: https://dirtbagdiaries.com/acceptable-conduct/29 Apr 2026 23:29 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkoavokygc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aclu-dc.bsky.social/post/3mko3ecot3y2wToday, the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana map that fairly represents Black voters, gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Make no mistake: this devastating attack from the Court majority destroys protections for voters of color across the country.29 Apr 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:qtuznpbrazpjusjitbo4b37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mko3ecot3y2w