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May 18, 2021

What’s in MPD’s “Felon in Possession Project” Folder?

The recent ransomware attack of MPD server files has given District residents a rare glimpse into the inner workings of our police department. So we want to know: MPD, what's in the “Felon in Possession...
The recent ransomware attack of MPD server files has given District residents a rare glimpse into the inner workings of our police department. So we want to know: MPD, what's in the “Felon in Possession...
folder titled "felon in possession project" boxed in red
folder titled "felon in possession project" boxed in red
May 3, 2021

How I’m Using Food to Cope with Anti-Asian Hate and Violence

An ACLU-DC staff member writes about using food to express her AAPI heritage during the COVID-19 pandemic and rise in Anti-Asian hate.
An ACLU-DC staff member writes about using food to express her AAPI heritage during the COVID-19 pandemic and rise in Anti-Asian hate.
AAPI Heritage Month
AAPI Heritage Month
May 3, 2021

50 Years Ago, D.C. Saw the Largest Mass Arrest in U.S. History, and ACLU Responded

On May 3, 4, and 5, 1971, more than 13,000 people were arrested in Washington, D.C.—the largest mass arrest in U.S. history. We're reflecting on the ACLU-DC's role in protecting some of the arrestees.
By Arthur B. Spitzer
On May 3, 4, and 5, 1971, more than 13,000 people were arrested in Washington, D.C.—the largest mass arrest in U.S. history. We're reflecting on the ACLU-DC's role in protecting some of the arrestees.
By Arthur B. Spitzer
mayday protests
mayday protests
Apr 29, 2021

How President Biden Can Easily Address a Racist Prosecutorial Policy in D.C.

As we observe President Biden’s first 100 days, we have a suggestion that would go a long way towards addressing systemic racism in D.C.’s criminal justice system. And it doesn’t even require an act of...
As we observe President Biden’s first 100 days, we have a suggestion that would go a long way towards addressing systemic racism in D.C.’s criminal justice system. And it doesn’t even require an act of...
photo of exterior of DC Jail
photo of exterior of DC Jail
Apr 29, 2021

D’Quan Young’s Family Files Third FOIA Request Seeking Information About His Death

Police Practices and Police Misconduct
The ACLU-DC filed a Freedom of Information Act request on behalf of Cathy Young, the mother of D’Quan Young, who was shot by an MPD officer in 2018. In this interview with D’Quan’s aunt, Michelle Young, she...
The ACLU-DC filed a Freedom of Information Act request on behalf of Cathy Young, the mother of D’Quan Young, who was shot by an MPD officer in 2018. In this interview with D’Quan’s aunt, Michelle Young, she...
D'Quan Young
D'Quan Young
Apr 27, 2021

WMATA’s Police Oversight Theater

Police Practices and Police Misconduct
WMATA’s Investigations Review Panel released a two-page report outlining its short analysis of four cases of complaints against Metro Transit Police Department officers in 2019. Unfortunately, but predictably...
WMATA’s Investigations Review Panel released a two-page report outlining its short analysis of four cases of complaints against Metro Transit Police Department officers in 2019. Unfortunately, but predictably...
WMATA's Police Oversight Theater
WMATA's Police Oversight Theater