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Oct 13, 2026

People Released From Immigration Detention Sue ICE for Refusing to Return Their Property

ICE has unlawfully failed to return people’s property, leading to job loss, significant financial costs, and risk of re-arrest
Oct 9, 2026

Federal Court Sides with Common Cause and Voters, Ruling DOJ Data Demands Violate Voter Privacy, States’ Election Authority

This is a victory for voters and yet another loss for the Department of Justice. It’s time the Trump administration stop these desperate attempts to seize voters’ private data and take control of our elections.
Sep 29, 2026

ACLU to Federal Court: White House Banning of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico Is Unconstitutional Retaliation

The White House is the people’s house, not the president’s private golf club.
Sep 28, 2026

Legal Groups That Secured Supreme Court Birthright Victory File New Motions Responding to Latest Executive Order

In New Motions, Legal Groups Urge Court to Protect Birthright Citizenship Despite Latest Executive Order
Sep 4, 2026

ACLU, ACLU of D.C., and National Press Photographers Association Tell Court that Blocking Drone Photography of DHS Operations Violates First Amendment

In Friend-of-the-Court Brief, Free Speech Groups Urge Court to Block Airspace Restrictions Affecting Journalists
Issue Areas: Freedom of Speech and Association
Sep 3, 2026

The ACLU and Affiliates Nationwide Underscore Urgent Need for National Guard to Leave the Nation’s Capital

In a letter addressed to the American public, ACLU and affiliates warn prolonged deployments carry nationwide costs and risk normalizing military presence on American streets
Issue Areas: D.C. Home Rule, D.C. Statehood, Criminal Justice Reform
Aug 27, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Statement on the Withdrawal of Michigan’s National Guard Troops from Washington

Michigan’s National Guard troops have left Washington, D.C.
Aug 20, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Hosts Panel Examining Impact of Federal Officer Unaccountability at Annual Membership Meeting

The program will feature legal, policy, and community experts as the organization marks its 65 years defending the rights of people who live, work, and visit the District.