Friend –

As we come up on the Trump administrations' first 100 days, we have seen how important it is to know our rights and to fight back against threats. To stay updated on all our quickly moving lawsuits and advocacy, be sure to check out our website: acludc.org.

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

The House must stop the unnecessary and harmful $1 billion D.C. budget cut

The House of Representatives returns to work today. Last week, we urged Representatives to immediately vote to pass the District of Columbia Local Funds Act of 2025, which would restore one billion dollars in local spending authority in the District. Without swift action, the continuing resolution recently passed by the House and Senate to avoid a government shutdown would force the District to deal with one billion dollars in budget cuts that are completely avoidable. Head to our website to stay updated on the bill's progress.

What D.C. Home Rule is, how it works, and why it matters.

Chances are that D.C. home rule has been on your mind lately. In addition to the proposed $1 billion budget cut, members of Congress recently introduced a bill to repeal D.C. home rule, and President Trump has said he wants to "take over" D.C. Such news has left many people with questions. Can President Trump take over D.C.? What is D.C. home rule? How does it work? And why does it matter? Here are some answers to these pressing questions.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration's unlawful removal of immigrants

Along with our partners, we immediately challenged the president's unlawful and unprecedented invocation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act on March 15. The lawsuit charges that President Trump intends to invoke the centuries-old wartime act unlawfully during peacetime to accelerate mass deportations. A federal judge blocked these removals, but the fight continues.

Thanks for sticking with us,

ACLU of the District of Columbia