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May 27, 2026

Civil Rights and Legal Services Community Unite to End National Guard Policing D.C.

A group of D.C.-based civil rights and legal services organizations have filed an amicus brief urging the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to stop the deployment of National Guard troops into the nation’s capital for domestic law enforcement.
May 27, 2026

ACLU of D.C. Launches New Podcast on Civil Rights and Liberties in Washington, D.C.

The first episode tackles the June 16 D.C. Primary Election, including candidate positions and ranked-choice voting
May 26, 2026

Demonstrators Ask Judge to Affirm their Right to Display Anti-Trump Signs Unlawfully Censored as “Obscene”

Motion for preliminary injunction challenges unlawful censorship of signs that call attention to alleged sexual misconduct by President Trump
Issue Areas: Freedom of Speech and Association
Court Cases: Accountability NOW USA v. Griess, et al. – Defending the Right to Display Signs Accusing President Trump of Sex Crimes
May 19, 2026

Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms

In new filing, plaintiffs argue that the court can and should move quickly to stop the DOJ’s ongoing unlawful attempts to destabilize the democratic process and trample on fundamental rights.
May 15, 2026

ACLU of D.C., Staff Union Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement

Organization’s First Union Contract Formalizes Its Existing Commitment to Workers’ Rights and Equity
May 11, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Sends Letter Urging the D.C. Council to Reject Mayor Bowser’s Budget Cuts to Services and Increases to Police

Letter urges investments in family support, youth programming, and fixes to criminal justice infrastructure
May 07, 2026

Federal Court Requires Trump Administration to Comply With Order Halting Unlawful Warrantless Immigration Arrest Policy in D.C.

A federal court issued an order to enforce its own previous ruling halting the Trump administration’s practice of arresting people for immigration violations in the D.C. without a warrant and without probable cause for escape risk.
May 05, 2026

ACLU-D.C. Responds to Youth Curfew Vote at the D.C. Council

D.C. Council voted 8 to 5 to pass a permanent youth curfew.
May 04, 2026

Canadian Trump Critic Sues to Stop Google from Sharing Personal Information with Department of Homeland Security

DHS unlawfully attempted to obtain personal information, including location and physical movements, of Canadian citizen.