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

Washington, DC
Joined June 2012
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Understanding your rights can help you stay calm and advocate for yourself if approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or police. 🧵
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What happens when fear and political pressure make constitutional rights politically inconvenient? Explore this question with us at an evening featuring a pre-show panel discussion and a showing of the play Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? Get tickets: acludc.org/event/pre-show-pa…
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Did you know that trampling local freedoms in D.C. is costing taxpayers millions? The Trump administration is set to dump $600 million tax dollars a year into occupying D.C. neighborhoods with troops. Support local freedoms. Make D.C. the 51st state. acludc.com/51-state
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Remember: If you are stopped by local or federal law enforcement or military troops, you do not have to unlock your phone or give government officials your password without a warrant. For additional security, turn off biometric identification such as Face ID.
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No one is above the law. That includes federal agents.
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Today, ACLU-D.C. testified at the D.C. Council on the critical need to grant D.C. residents the right to make federal agents accountable when they violate people's constitutional rights. Make federal agents accountable. Add your name to our petition. acludc.com/petition
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What three things do you need to know if you encounter ICE agents in D.C.? Listen to the latest episode of A More Perfect District podcast to find out what else immigrants should know about their rights. acludc.org/podcast/protectin…
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Let's be clear: More police and more jail time have not and will never solve all our problems in the District. Public safety starts with investing in our communities, and in solutions that address the root causes of public safety issues and stop crime before it happens.
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The power of the people is greater than the people in power.
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We are ready to get to work with our new slate of elected leaders to protect our civil rights and liberties, fight for D.C. Statehood, and defend against the federal government meddling in the District’s affairs. Read our full post-election statement: acludc.org/press-releases/wi…
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Having issues voting? Call the Election Protection Hotline: English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683 Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682 Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US / 1-844-925-5287 Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog or Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683
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This Election Day, remember: Voting is a right, not a privilege. Make sure you know your voting rights when casting your ballot today. If you experience any problems or have questions, call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-687-8683.
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Reminder: Every voter has the right to cast their ballot free from intimidation.
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APPLY NOW: We're seeking candidates for a Digital Communications Strategist to lead in designing and executing the organization’s presence, outreach, and advocacy across email, SMS, website, and other digital platforms. Submit your application today at acludc.org/jobs
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REMINDER: You have four more days to vote like your rights depend on it 🗳️ (Spoiler alert: they do!) Get all the information you need to cast your ballot at acludc.org/2026
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Is there anything scarier than a federal agent above the law? Make federal agents accountable in D.C. acludc.com/petition
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To tackle the affordability crisis, we need to tackle the accountability crisis. We must unrig our political system to ensure that ordinary people have a voice in our democracy. aclu.org/news/voting-rights/…
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Are you a legal expert interested in impact litigation and protecting constitutional and civil rights here in D.C.? APPLY TODAY to join the ACLU-D.C. team as a Staff Attorney / Senior Staff Attorney at acludc.org/jobs
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