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ACLU-D.C. Statement ahead of Secure DC Act vote

The Secure DC Act still contains provisions that put both our safety and our rights at risk. Allowing officers to harass people and escape accountability will not make D.C. safer. These types of provisions have no place in a public safety bill, and they open the door for abuse of power.

March 4, 2024 Criminal Justice Reform

ACLU-D.C. Statement on the Secure DC Omnibus Legislation

"We urge the D.C. Council to reject these and other provisions that put both our safety and our rights at risk. Instead, District leaders should build a comprehensive public safety system that focuses on prevention, effectiveness, and accountability.”
January 10, 2024