April highlights.

Friend –

We hope you are taking in all there is to enjoy about springtime in D.C. – the flowers, the patios, the longer days. We've been soaking up the sunshine, and the springtime rain, while we build a more just and free D.C.

Here are highlights of our recent work and some ways that you can get involved.

ACLU-D.C. Voter Guide 2024

Voting is one of our most fundamental rights, and the D.C. primary election is on June 4. Bookmark our Voter Guide <[link removed]> for everything you need to know to vote. The guide also shows where D.C. Council candidates stand on the critical issues affecting justice and freedom in the District – criminal justice reform, our First Amendment rights, D.C. statehood, and freedom from discrimination.

Secure DC Act is the Law – for Now

District leaders recently passed the Secure DC Act, which includes provisions that put our safety and our rights at risk. Although we managed to amend the bill in important ways before it was passed, the law falls short of keeping us safe from abuse of power. We are especially concerned about the failed and ineffective "drug-free" zones that are now law. We are carefully watching how these zones and other parts of the Secure DC Act are implemented. And we continue to educate our communities about our rights and what to do if these rights have been violated. Check out our Know Your Rights materials <[link removed]>, request a Know Your Rights training <[link removed]>, and stay tuned for other ways to safeguard our rights.

Get Your D.C. Statehood Merch

People who live in Washington, D.C. are just like people in any other state. We are veterans, nurses, grocery store clerks, teachers, restaurant workers, volunteers, family members, and neighbors. And we deserve the right to vote and to govern ourselves. We deserve statehood now. Show your local pride and power our fight for D.C. statehood with totes, stickers, and mugs from our new D.C. Statehood store <[link removed]>! This month, use promo code StatehoodNow to get 20% off your purchase.

June 3: Bill of Rights Celebration

Monday, June 3, 6 p.m.
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Purchase Tickets <[link removed]>

You are invited to celebrate another year of defending civil rights and liberties at our 2024 Bill of Rights Celebration! Join us for an exciting evening of community, entertainment, and civil rights as we come together to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to this fight in the District.

Purchase Tickets <[link removed]>
Join us at the Capital Area Pride Parade!

Saturday, June 6, 3:30 p.m.
Parade starts on the 1800 block of 14th St NW
Register <[link removed]>

Volunteer with us to share pride and swag with Pride parade watchers. We'll bring the swag, refreshments, and music. You bring yourself, your people, and your pride. If you have any questions or want more information, please email [email protected]?subject=Pride%20Volunteer%20Questions

Thanks for sticking with us,

ACLU of the District of Columbia


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