ACLU of the District of Columbia

We are devoted to ensuring free speech, equal rights, and other civil liberties in D.C. Press inquiries: [email protected] #DCStatehood

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

Understanding your rights can help you stay calm and advocate for yourself if approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or police. 🧵

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

The countdown is on! D.C., we have less than three weeks until the June 16th D.C. Primary Election. Whether you plan to vote early or in person on Election Day, now is the time to prepare.

Check out our Voter Hub and get prepared to cast your vote: https://t.co/f9CEMG9hmh

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

Our immigrant neighbors are more than their contributions to society. They're people with fundamental rights no matter their immigration status or unlawful government interference practices.

We'll always defend the rights of everyone in D.C., including our immigrant neighbors.

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

Join us next Tuesday, June 9th for a conversation with @profsandpints and ACLU-D.C. legal director Scott Michelman on the federal officer accountability crisis and what people can do to hold power accountable.

Get tickets today: https://t.co/uMsKFX0zPo

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

In our first A More Perfect District episode, we cover everything you need to know about ranked-choice voting — how NOT to fill out your ballot, myths about ranked-choice voting, and more — with the help of @LWVDC's Brandon Bush-Thompson.

Listen now: https://t.co/3A6LCUL6NM

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

We are constantly ranking things. What shirt to wear, what route to take, which limes to buy — ranking is an integral part of our daily lives.

Ranked-choice voting is no different!

Learn more about ranked-choice voting with our 2026 Voter Hub: https://t.co/f9CEMG9hmh

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

However you choose to vote in the June 16th D.C. primary election, plan ahead of time. You can vote in the District in one of three ways: mail your ballot, use an official dropbox, or vote in person.

Get prepared to cast your vote with our Voter Hub: https://t.co/f9CEMG9hmh

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Knowledge and transparency are fundamental to democracy. Our elected leaders should not discuss policies that affect our lives behind closed doors.

Closed-door meetings should remain the exception, not become the rule. https://t.co/JzjA4qLowN

[Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle]

Under his bill, the council could meet privately much more easily than it originally could. But his bill also includes no provision for public notice of a private meeting, meaning that the press and public wouldn't even know of a meeting they're not allowed in to.

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

Public access to government meetings is a cornerstone of our democracy.

Read more from ACLU-D.C. on today's Council vote: https://t.co/JzjA4qLowN

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

BREAKING: Today, the D.C. Council voted 10-2 to advance the Open Meetings Clarification Act of 2026, which would allow Councilmembers to meet behind closed doors if no action is taken.

Transparency is fundamental to democracy. Public trust depends on public accountability.

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

Pride has always been a protest. The LGBTQ community has never stopped fighting for our right to exist freely and equally.

This Pride Month and every other month of the year, we’re protesting the government’s attacks on our rights and celebrating our queer joy.

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

Freedom of expression includes freedom from government retaliation for simply expressing your political views. Learn more about today’s shared victory: https://t.co/xiReGClL3x

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BREAKING: A federal judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order today, prohibiting the National Park Service from taking any action against Accountability Now USA for displaying an “8647” flag as part of the group’s permitted public demonstration on Constitution Avenue.

[Tzedek DC @TzedekDC]

Having thousands of National Guard members from states far away patrol DC streets is unlawful and is a harmful attack on DC and on any notion of trust in law enforcement. Thank you to @WashLaw4CR & @ACLU_DC for leading our amicus brief. https://t.co/pBdAmDGL5x

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

No one should be above the law, including federal agents. When government officials violate people’s rights, there must be a clear way to hold them accountable, just as any of us would be.

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

When Congress has a hearing on a bill, does that mean that the bill has passed that committee?

ACLU-D.C. senior policy counsel Melissa Wasser breaks down the difference between a Congressional hearing on a D.C. Council bill and a Council bill passing through committee.

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor Judith Heumann, a proud Jewish American and trailblazing disability rights activist whose lifelong advocacy transformed accessibility and inclusion in America.

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If you missed the May 26th voter registration deadline to vote in the D.C. primary election, you can still register to vote during early voting, or on Election Day on June 16th. Just make sure to bring proof of D.C. residency with you.

Learn more: https://t.co/tqNwioLzRq

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Mayor Bowser has proposed steep cuts to D.C.'s next budget, cutting social services, programming, and benefits while going all in on police and punishment.

Tell your D.C. Councilmembers to fund prevention, not more punishment: https://t.co/RguZayI5Df

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

This is how we support and uplift our youth.

Like anyone else, young people wish to have a sense of agency and not feel like they are being controlled. And, if we want our kids to be safe, we need to provide them safe places to go and programs to enjoy.
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[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

Welcome to A More Perfect District podcast!

Join us each episode as we take a deep dive into the civil rights and civil liberties issues shaping the District today, and explore how we can build a more just and free D.C.

Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/djRlDLTbXq