ACLU of the District of Columbia

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We are devoted to ensuring free speech, equal rights, and other civil liberties in D.C. Press inquiries: media@acludc.org #DCStatehood https://www.acludc.org/

a gritty stylized image of a person handing out a flyer. Overlayed is white text that reads: "FREE SPEECH THRIVES IN PUBLIC. In 1989, Ed Doerr was threatened with arrest for leafletting on the sidewalk in front of the Smithsonian Institution's Arts and Industries Building, on the basis that Smithsonian rules prohibited such activities anywhere on Smithsonian grounds. The ACLU-D.C. sent a letter to the Institution’s general counsel on Doerr’s behalf, which resulted in clarification of the policy to permit leafletting on outdoor sidewalks and walkways. 65 YEARS (AND COUNTING) OF THE ACLU-D.C." The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the top left corner.
A gritty black and white stylized image of National Guard troops standing outside of the U.S. Capitol building. Overlayed the image is white text that reads: "TROOPS IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL: ONE YEAR LATER. Tuesday, August 11 | 8-9PM ET. Join us for a conversation with ACLU leaders and D.C. residents to discuss the harms and impact of President Trump’s National Guard Troops deployment in Washington, D.C. and learn how you can take action. REGISTER TODAY." The ACLU and ACLU-D.C. logos are in the bottom left corner.
A light green gritty graphic with black and dark yellow text that reads: "2026 MEMBERSHIP MEETING. Unchecked Power: Holding Federal Officers Accountable in D.C. September 15 | 6:30 PM. National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, 13th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20045. REGISTER TODAY." Three dark and light green dual-tone gritty images of federal agents cut into abstract shapes are stacked vertically along the right side of the graphic. The ACLU-D.C. 65th Anniversary logo is in the bottom left corner.
A red graphic with a screenshot of a legal claim filed by ACLU-D.C. on behalf of retired Army veteran Anna King who was assaulted by National Guard troops at her D.C. home. A red “filed” stamp is overlayed the screenshot. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
"Nothing about us without us" in black capital letters centered on a beige background. "Disability pride month" stated at the top of the graphic and the ACLU logo at the bottom. The image is bordered on the left and right with black trim and green, red, white, yellow, and blue stars.
A bright purple graphic. White and dark purple text reads: "NOW HIRING. Community Engagement and Education Coordinator. Salary: $72,000 - $84,999. Community Engagement and Education Coordinator will develop, implement, and support plans to educate and engage D.C. residents in our work, helping position the ACLU-D.C. as a trusted and valued resource for our community. Applications submitted on or before August 14, 2026, will be given priority. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. APPLY NOW AT WWW.ACLUDC.ORG/JOBS." In the bottom right corner is a cyan blue and dark purple dual-tone stylized image of a hand holding a bullhorn. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A gray gritty background with white text that reads: “Flooding D.C. streets with National Guard troops from other states is a dangerous waste of time and taxpayer money at a time when Americans across the country are struggling with rising costs.” The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom right corner. A black right arrow is in the bottom left.
A gray gritty background with white text that reads: “Currently, keeping the National Guard in D.C. costs taxpayers $3 million per day. President Trump plans to keep the National Guard in D.C. until Inauguration Day 2029. Source: ‘The Trump Administration’s $1.7 Billion National Guard Deployments Fail To Reduce Urban Crime,’ Center for American Progress.” The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom right corner. A black right arrow is in the bottom left.
A gray gritty background with black and white stylized photos of National Guard troops and a mom holding her baby overlayed red and dark red abstract shapes. Below is white text that reads: “President Trump’s phony D.C. emergency could cost taxpayers across the country over $3 billion. Here’s what our taxpayer dollars could fund instead.” The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom right corner. A black right arrow is in the bottom left.
4 stars at the top of the image with one highlighted white and the rest highlighted yellow. A statistic that reads " 1 in 4 people in the U.S. have a disability." in the center of the graphic on a black background. "Disability pride month" stated at the top of the graphic and the ACLU logo at the bottom. The image is bordered on the left and right with black trim and green, red, white, yellow, and blue stars.
A graphic with a photo of Black Lives Matter D.C. v. Trump clients in front of the White House fading into a black semi-transparent background. White text reads: "PROTEST IS NOT A THREAT. IT IS A CONSTITUTIONAL PROMISE. In 2020, peaceful protesters gathered in Lafayette Square to demonstrate against police violence against Black people following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Without provocation, federal officials ordered law enforcement to violentely clear the crowd using tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and flash bombs, injuring many people. ACLU-D.C. and other civil rights groups sued President Trump and federal officials on behalf of Black Lives Matter D.C. and individual demonstrators for violations of the First and Fourth Amendments. Although a federal court dismissed some of the claims, the lawsuit led to significant policy reforms and remains ongoing. 65 YEARS (AND COUNTING) OF THE ACLU-D.C." The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the top left corner.
A white protest sign that reads "ICE OUT."
A turquoise protest sign with yellow and white text that reads: "FAMILIES BELONG TOGETHER. NOT IN CAGES."
A light yellow graphic with green and blue rectangle blocks at the top. A green horizontal stripe is at the bottom of the graphic. Dark blue and green text reads: "1. Employers, housing providers, and public businesses in the District have to follow disability rights laws. - All employers in D.C. must follow the D.C. Human Rights Act - All employers with 15 or more employees must follow the federal Americans with Disabilities Act - Employers who receive federal financial assistance must comply with the Rehabilitation Act. - Educational, housing, public transit, and other service providers and businesses that serve the public (like restaurants and museums) are also subject to the D.C. Human Rights Act and/or federal disability rights laws as well." The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner. A right arrow is in the bottom right corner.
A dark pink, light purple, and light blue stylized graphic with white and dark blue text that reads: "BLACKLISTED SUMMER SCREENING: 3 Brave Men. This 1956 film is based on true local events, telling the story of Greenbelt, MD native Abraham Chasanow, a government employee accused of communist ties. The screening will be followed by a talkback with Capital Jewish Museum's Director of Curatorial Affairs, Sarah Leavitt and the ACLU-D.C.'s Legal Director, Scott Michelman. July 29, 2026. 6:30-8:30pm. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum. 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. GET TICKETS TODAY." The movie poster for 3 brave men is in the bottom right corner of the grapic. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A bright pink graphic with white text that reads: “We need people who live in states to help protect access to abortion care in D.C. Tell your members of Congress to support D.C. statehood at the link in our bio.” Below the text is a collage of a pink and white dual-tone image of a protest sign that reads “BANS OFF OUR BODIES” overlayed a green abstract shape. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A black graphic with orange and white text that reads: “Connaissez vos droits Comment réagir si vous êtes arrêté par l’ICE. - Garder le silence et rester calme. - N’évoquez. pas votre statut de résident et ne signez aucun document. - Dites que vous avez besoin d’un interprète. - Vous avez droit à un avocat même si vous ne pouvez pas le payer. - Vous avez le droit de passer un appel téléphonique, mais celui-ci sera surveillé, sauf si vous parlez à un avocat. Vous N’ÊTES PAS tenu de répondre aux questions concernant: - Votre statut de résident. - Votre lieu de naissance. - Vos conditions d’entrée dans le pays. Learn more at WWW.ACLUDC.ORG/KYR.” A collage of black and white images of a Stop Illegal Warrentless Arrests rally and an ICE officer overlayed an orange abstract shape is in the top right corner. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A black graphic with orange and white text that reads: “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS If You’re Arrested by ICE. - Stay silent & calm. - Do not discuss your immigration status or sign anything. - Say you need an interpreter. You DO NOT have to answer questions about: - Your immigration status. - Where you were born. - How you entered the country. Learn more at WWW.ACLUDC.ORG/KYR.” A collage of black and white images of a Stop Illegal Warrentless Arrests rally and an ICE officer overlayed an orange abstract shape is in the top right corner. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A black graphic with orange and white text that reads: “Connaissez vos droits. Comment réagir si vous êtes arrêté par l’ICE. Si vous n’êtes pas citoyen américain, vous devez : *Garder le silence et rester calme. *Ne pas ouvrir la porte ni les laisser entrer. *Exiger qu’ils vous montrent un mandat. *Refuser. lorsqu’on vous demande d’effectuer une perquisition. *Vous n’avez pas à leur donner votre pièce d’identité, votre permis de travail ou TOUT autre document. *Ne présentez. jamais de faux documents et ne mentez jamais en prétendant être citoyen américain.” In the bottom right is a collage of a black and white images of a Stop Illegal Warrentless Arrests rally and an ICE officer overlayed an orange abstract shape. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A black graphic with orange and white text that reads: “Know your rights if you are stopped by ICE. If you’re not a U.S. citize and are stopped or questioned by the police or ICE, you should: *Stay silent & calm. *Say “no” when asked to search. *Never show false documents or lie about being a U.S. citizen.” A collage of a black and white images of a Stop Illegal Warrentless Arrests rally and an ICE officer overlayed an orange abstract shape. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
On a beige background, a photo of Frederick Douglass with a quote written: “The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity and independence, bequeathed by your fathers, is shared by you, not by me. This Fourth July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice. I must mourn.” - Abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s July 5, 1852 speech, ‘What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?
A dark blue graphic with white and light blue text that reads: "DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH. DISABILITY RIGHTS DON'T STOP T JAIL DOORS. In 2013, ACLU-D.C. filed a lawsuit on behalf of William Pierce, a deaf resident of the D.C. Jail who had received almost no accommodation for his disability while serving his 60-day sentence. Two years later, the court ruled that the District has a duty to assess the accommodation needs of people with disabilities held at the D.C. Jail, and that the District had violated the law by not accommodating Mr. Pierce. In May 2016, the jury awarded Mr. Pierce $70,000 in damages. 65 YEARS (AND COUNTING) OF THE ACLU-D.C." A collage graphic with a dark yellow and white dual-tone image of a person using sign language and a blue and white dual-tone image of a hearing aid overlayed a dark yellow abstract shape. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A dark pink quote graphic from ACLU-D.C. client Dr. Sorhayla Horani with white and light pink text that reads: While I wish this violation of my rights had never occurred, I appreciate the DMV’s willingness to promptly correct its error. This resolution is meaningful because it allows me to obtain a government-issued ID that is fully usable and because it reinforces the principle that individuals should never have to choose between their faith and access to essential government services.” The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A red graphic with a photo of an “8647” protest flag at the top. Underneath is white text that reads: “The definitions of ‘obscenity’ and ‘true threat’ are narrow and for good reason; the government should not have wide latitude to shut down critical speech using ‘obscenity’ and purported ‘threats’ as covers. We’re grateful that the court saw through the government’s ruse. Aditi Shah, Staff Attorney, ACLU of the District of Columbia.” The ACLU-D.C. logo is in yellow in the bottom right corner.
A dark green graphic with light blue and dark green highlighted text that reads: "NOW HIRING. DEPUTY LEGAL DIRECTOR. Salary: $130,000 - $148,000. The Deputy Legal Director (DLD) will advise and assist the Legal Director in overseeing the work of and directly supervising legal department staff. The DLD will also advise and assist with designing legal strategies, defending fundamental freedoms and civil rights, managing internal and external partnerships, and helping chart a strategic course for the ACLU-D.C.’s legal program in the broader context of ACLU-D.C.’s integrated advocacy. APPLY NOW AT ACLUDC.ORG/JOBS." The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner. A light blue and dark green dual-tone image of Lady Justice holding justice scales is in the bottom right corner.
A black quote graphic from ACLU-D.C. client Sam O’Hara with white text that reads: “This settlement serves as a reminder that constitutional freedoms are worth defending, especially when those in power would prefer we stay quiet.” The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner. A right arrow is in the bottom right corner.
A black graphic with white text that reads: VICTORY! The District of Columbia settles First Amendment lawsuit after police handcuffed a protester for playing the ‘Imperial March.’” Above the text is a collage of a cyan and black stylized image of a person being arrested by Metropolitan Police and a cyan and black stylized image of a protest sign that reads “WE THE PEOPLE ARE POWERFUL” overlayed a cyan-colored abstract shape. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner. A right arrow is in the bottom right corner.
A photo of ACLU-D.C. lawyers posing with Accountability NOW USA demonstrators in front of their 24/7 demonstration calling for the impeachment and removal of President Trump. It is raining outside, and two of the lawyers are holding umbrellas, one purple and one red. The demonstrators are holding up a flag that reads "8647."
A photo of ACLU-D.C. client Diane Schroer. Overlayed the image is white text that reads: "Equality is not a liberal ideal. It should not be consigned to the platform of a single political party. It is a prerequisite to basic humanity. - Diane Schroer. Highly-decorated Army veteran, transgender activist and plaintiff in Schroer v. Billington. Pride Month. Photo Source: Chicago Sun Times." The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A dark blue quote graphic from ACLU-D.C. policy advocacy director Alicia Yass with light purple text that reads: "Today, the D.C. Council passed a budget that will make the District stronger and safer in many important ways. But the Local Budget Act also fell short in some important ways. This budget still over-invests in punishment instead of boosting a preventive approach to public safety." The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
Black hands holding a protest sign that reads "It's about us."
black graphic. white text: “Washington, D.C. is the only national capital in the democratic world whose citizens do not have equal voting and representation rights. Residents still lack full voting representation in Congress despite paying taxes and fulfilling all the obligations of citizenship.”
A black graphic with white text that reads: “THE GAP BETWEEN PROMISE AND PRACTICE: What Juneteenth teaches us about the need for D.C. statehood.” The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A dark purple graphic with white text that reads: “Thirty-six percent of Black children in the District are living below the poverty line. Yet, Mayor Bowser's budget fails to support the families most affected.” In the bottom right corner is a purple and blue stylized bar graph depicting the different child poverty rates. A right arrow is below the text. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A light pink graphic with dark pink text that reads: “Personal identity belongs to the people, not the government. In 1994, 16-year-old Anthony Slater wanted to wear a pantsuit, blouse, and low-heeled shoes to graduation, instead of his D.C. junior high school’s requirement that boys wear a jacket and tie. Represented by ACLU-D.C., Anthony challenged the school’s demand under the D.C. Human Rights Act’s ban on discrimination based on personal appearance and sexual orientation. After discussions with the Board of Education’s legal counsel, the principal reversed the decision and allowed Slater to graduate in the attire of his choice. PRIDE MONTH. 65 Years (and counting) of the ACLU-D.C.” To the right of the text is a collage of stylized images of the LGBTQ+ rights and American flags in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, and a diploma and graduation cap on top of a book, overlayed a dark pink abstract shape. The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A dark blue graphic with a dark red and pale blue dual-tone image of a pile of buttons that say “VOTE” at the top. Below, white text reads: “Democracy demands that we count every vote, and that can take time. As we wait for the results to be certified, we remind everyone that we have the right to free and fair elections without interference from politicians who are afraid of the results. Monica Hopkins Executive Director, ACLU of the District of Columbia.” The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom right corner.
A blue graphic with white text that reads: "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ON ELECTION DAY - JUNE 16. - If the polls close while you’re still in line, stay in line – you have the right to vote. - If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one. - If the machines are down at your polling place, ask for a paper ballot. IT'S TIME TO VOTE YOUR RIGHTS." The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner.
A dark green graphic with white and pale blue text that reads: “EXAMPLES OF VOTER INTIMIDATION. * Aggressively questioning voters about their citizenship, criminal record, or other qualifications to vote. * Falsely representing oneself as an elections official. * Displaying false or misleading signs about voter fraud and related criminal penalties.” The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner. A pale blue right arrow is in the bottom right corner.
A dark green graphic with a light and dark green dual-tone image of an election ballot drop box outside of the Martin Luther King Jr. Public Library. Below, pale blue text reads: “Is someone interfering with your right to vote?” The ACLU-D.C. logo is in the bottom left corner. A pale blue right arrow is in the bottom right corner.
A graphic with a purple and blue dual-tone close-up image of Richard and Mildred Loving with a purple border as the background. Overlayed, white text reads: We deserve a Loving reality for all. 65 Years (and Counting) of the ACLU-D.C.” The ACLu-D.C. logo is in the top left corner.