A look into June.
Friend –
As June approaches, we have a lot to look forward to: Pride, the election, our annual Bill of Rights celebration, and hearing from you in a survey we've launched!
Here are highlights of our recent work and some ways that you can get involved.
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Take Our Supporter Survey
Please go to acludc.com/survey2024 <[link removed]> and take six minutes to complete our supporter survey. Share your perspective so we can learn more about you and better serve the D.C. community. We will randomly select ten people who complete the survey by July 5 and send them free swag from our new D.C. Statehood merch store. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences!
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Lawsuit Challenges Censorship of Pro-Palestinian Student Speech <[link removed]>
On April 24, we filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Arab Student Union at Jackson-Reed High School that challenged the school administration for unlawfully censoring the student club's pro-Palestinian speech. For months, the administration barred the club from various activities, including showing a film critical of Israel's treatment of Palestinians. The lawsuit alleges that the administration violated the students' rights under the First Amendment, the Equal Access Act, and the D.C. Student Bill of Rights. In response to the lawsuit, the school administration and club have agreed to show an alternative film before the school year ends. While this interim agreement marks a victory for students' rights, our lawsuit to protect the rights of D.C. public school students continues.
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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 freedom and justice in the District.
Purchase Tickets <[link removed]>
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June 4: Primary Election Day
Voting is one of our most fundamental rights, and the D.C. primary election is on June 4, 2024. Bookmark our Voter Guide <[link removed]>for everything you need to know to vote. The guide also shows where D.C. Council candidates land 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.
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June 8: Join us at the Capital Area Pride Parade!
Saturday, June 8, 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
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June 13: Superior Court Chief Judge Candidate Forum
Thursday, June 13, 5:15 p.m.
University of the District of Columbia
Student Center Ballroom
4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
More info at courtexcellence.org <[link removed]>
Join us and the Council for Court Excellence to hear from the judges who have applied to become the next Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Learn about the priorities and approaches of the Chief Judge applicants prior to the June 20 deadline for submitting public comments to the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission.
Thanks for sticking with us,
ACLU of the District of Columbia
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