No one should face a death sentence in a county jail. WLC, with the ACLU of Maryland and Mayer Brown LLP, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit challenging a deadly pattern of abuse at the Harford County Detention Center. Justice requires action—and we’re taking it. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03_JHz00

Whether you’re gathering to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa — may your holidays be filled with warmth, joy, and togetherness! May the spirit of the holidays bring peace, light, and a renewed sense of hope. #HappyHanukkah #HappyKwanzaa #MerryChristmas #WLC #TogetherForJustice

Just after 6AM, seven unmarked cars surrounded R.S.M. and her husband. Officers said they were looking for someone else—then arrested them anyway. Last week, a federal court ordered DHS to stop its illegal arrest policy. Help us keep fighting. Every gift is doubled through Dec. 31: hubs.la/Q03Y3PsR0

The Washington Post is covering our case challenging Shenandoah County’s decision to restore Confederate names to two public schools. Trial begins tomorrow. “Students deserve the freedom to define themselves—unencumbered by symbols they do not choose.” —Marja Plater, WLC Read more: hubs.ly/Q03XzDcP0

Congratulations to the DC OAG on securing a 725K wage theft settlement for construction workers. WLC’s Rotten Foundation report exposed rampant wage theft in D.C.’s affordable housing construction and urged stronger enforcement. Today’s outcome shows why that work matters. Report: hubs.la/Q03X6gJL0

WLC’s Joanne Lin was quoted in the Washington Post’s story on our victory against DHS’s warrantless immigration arrests in D.C.: “This is a victory for the rule of law and for the people across the city…” Read more: hubs.la/Q03WNmnQ0 Support our work: hubs.la/Q03WNnZz0

There’s still time to make your Giving Tuesday gift—and have it matched dollar for dollar before midnight. Your support helps WLC fight discrimination in schools, workplaces, and communities across the region. Give before midnight and double your impact. Donate Now: hubs.la/Q03WwYC60

Double your impact this Giving Tuesday. All gifts to the Washington Lawyers’ Committee are matched up to $90K. Help us defend students with disabilities, fight discriminatory school policies, and ensure every child has equal access to opportunity. Donate: hubs.la/Q03WrrH50 #WLC #GivingTuesday

At the Washington Lawyers’ Committee, we see the power of community every day. This Thanksgiving, we give thanks to the many people who make our work possible. Thank you for standing with us in the fight for justice. Support Our Work: hubs.la/Q03VP3Cm0 #TogetherForJustice #WLC #Thanksgiving2025

A major win for DC autonomy. A federal court ruled the President’s National Guard deployment to DC was unlawful. WLC + ACLU-DC filed an amicus brief supporting the District. Read the ruling: oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul... Donate: www.washlaw.org/donate-now/ #DCHomeRule #CivilRights #WLC

BREAKING: We’ve filed a class action lawsuit to stop federal agents from making illegal, warrantless immigration arrests in Washington, DC. Our lawsuit seeks to stop these unlawful arrests and hold the government accountable. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03L1TrF0 #ImmigrantRights #WLC #TogetherForJustice

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we honor the strength + leadership of Latino communities in DC + beyond. From wage justice to worship rights, TPS, and fair housing—Washington Lawyers' Committee fights for dignity + justice. Stand with us: www.washlaw.org/donate-now/ #TogetherForJustice #CivilRights

BREAKING: WLC and allies just filed an amicus brief supporting D.C.’s lawsuit to stop the National Guard from policing D.C. neighborhoods. D.C. deserves self-governance and safety, not militarization. Read more: hubs.la/Q03Jy0xj0 Support us: hubs.la/Q03Jx-Gs0 #CivilRights #WLC #TogetherForJustice

This Labor Day, we honor working people—and recognize the challenges too many still face: wage theft, discrimination, unsafe conditions. Our Workers’ Rights Clinic offers free legal help in DC, MD & VA. Get help: hubs.la/Q03G4fmQ0 Support WLC: hubs.la/Q03G4gBt0 #LaborDay #WorkersRights #WLC

D.C. has invested $1.4B in affordable housing—too often built on worker exploitation. Our new report reveals misclassification, repeat offenders, and lax enforcement—and calls on the D.C. Council to act. Read: A Rotten Foundation hubs.la/Q03FQw9w0 #WageTheft #WLC #TogetherForJustice

Luxury D.C. apartments are shutting out voucher holders—blocking families from housing opportunities in violation of civil rights laws. That’s why the Equal Rights Center, with the Washington Lawyers’ Committee and Cohen Milstein, filed suit. Equal housing access isn’t optional—it’s the law.

After nearly 30 years behind bars, Dwain is free. Imprisoned at 17, he spent decades learning, growing, and preparing for a second chance—earning his GED and completing more than 70 educational programs. This summer, D.C.’s IRAA law brought him home to his family. #SecondChances #IRAA #WLC

Latino construction workers on a DC affordable housing project secured a $700K wage theft settlement against Whiting-Turner Co. & Krick Plumbing. Workers alleged they were misclassified & underpaid—but stood up for justice & won. Support WLC: www.washlaw.org/donate-now/ #WageTheft #WorkersRights

WLC, Gilbert LLP & @democracyforward.org are suing to stop ICE raids at places of worship and other “sensitive locations”—a policy that violates core civil and religious rights. “The right to worship freely… is at stake.” — Ryan Downer www.washlaw.org/religious-gr...

BREAKING: The Supreme Court narrowed the use of nationwide injunctions—but did not rule on Trump’s unconstitutional attack on birthright citizenship. We’re in court to protect the 14th Amendment. Our statement: hubs.la/Q03v3lqG0 Support our fight: www.washlaw.org/donate/ #WLC #TogetherForJustice

Our June newsletter is out now! Want to receive our monthly newsletters via email? Read the latest June edition and subscribe here: www.washlaw.org/resources/ne... #WLC #JuneNewsletter #Newsletter #Juneteenth #TogetherForJustice

The Trump administration has moved to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon—without the legally required 60-day notice. Learn what’s at stake: www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new... Read about our case: www.washlaw.org/casa-sues-tr... #CivilRights #ProtectTPS #TogetherForJustice

The D.C. Jail is unsafe, inhumane, and unfit. A new audit confirms what residents and advocates have said for years. Our class action lawsuit demands accountability for the denial of medical care. Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202... Support: www.washlaw.org/donate/ #DCJailCrisis #WLC

Kaitlin Banner, our Deputy Legal Director, spoke with DC News Now about the lawsuit filed by the Washington Lawyers’ Committee, Relman Colfax PLLC and Disability Rights Advocates to make DC safe for everyone. Watch the interview: www.dcnewsnow.com/video/blind-...

At WLC, we stand firmly for the fundamental human rights of every individual. We support the fight against discrimination, harassment, and inequality faced by LGBTQ+ communities. Together, we can build a future where everyone can live openly and safely, without fear. #WorldPride2025

@ccefordc.bsky.social's latest report confirms that the ongoing and deplorable conditions continue for incarcerated individuals with serious medical needs at the D.C. Jail. Read the full CCE Report here: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2... #PrisonReform #CivilRights

The D.C. Council of the Blind and five plaintiffs are suing the District for failing to provide Accessible Pedestrian Signals at DC’s intersections. WLC, Disability Rights Advocates, and Relman Colfax filed the lawsuit. Read more: wtop.com/local/2025/0... #WLC #DisabilityRights #TogetherForJustice

WLC joined Disability Rights Advocates & Relman Colfax to sue DC for failing to provide accessible pedestrian signals—putting blind pedestrians at risk & denying equal access. We're demanding a safer, more inclusive city. Read: hubs.la/Q03pSZwW0 Support: hubs.la/Q03pSZkY0 #WLC #TogetherForJustice

BREAKING: A new WLC lawsuit exposes the brutal reality inside the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. The complaint alleges that a staff member violently assaulted a 14-year-old boy—fracturing his jaw, strangling him, and leaving him covered in blood—while a supervisor stood by.

The Supreme Court’s TPS ruling is devastating. Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans are left without protection. WLC has a companion case in Maryland—and we’re still fighting. CBS: hubs.la/Q03nfnyT0 Learn more: hubs.la/Q03nfnv70 Support: hubs.la/Q03nfndk0 #ProtectTPS #WLC #TogetherForJustice

WLC Legal Fellow Dee Um sat down with Thu Nguyen, Executive Director of OCA–Asian Pacific American Advocates, to talk about the fight to protect birthright citizenship. Watch the interview: www.washlaw.org/wp-content/u... #ProtectBirthrightCitizenship #WLC #AANHPI #TogetherForJustice

Today, we salute our partner CASA and former WLC board member Kelsi Corkran, who is arguing CASA’s birthright citizenship case before the Supreme Court. WLC proudly stands with you in the fight to preserve constitutional birthright citizenship for all infants born on US soil.

Individual ticket sales close this Friday—don’t miss your chance to attend! Wiley A. Branton Awards Luncheon Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Networking: 11:00 a.m. | Program & Lunch: 12:00–1:30 p.m. Join us for a powerful celebration of courage, justice, and civil rights: www.washlaw.org/branton-2025

DHS is ending TPS for Afghans on July 12 — but once again, they’re breaking the law. “Since DHS failed to lawfully terminate TPS within 60 days, there’s an automatic 6-month extension.” — Ryan Downer, WLC Learn more: hubs.la/Q03mcNRk0 Support us: hubs.la/Q03mcwL-0 #WLC #TogetherForJustice

Zoila Hinson of Relman Colfax spoke with Fox5 about our lawsuit with ERC against The Mo apartments in D.C., challenging discriminatory screening policies. Watch: youtu.be/eHAhuL0okVI Support: www.washlaw.org/donate/ #FairHousing #WLC #HousingJustice #TogetherForJustice

When the Trump admin tried to strip TPS from Afghans & Cameroonians without following the law—we took action. CASA sued, with WLC & ICAP as counsel, to defend immigrant families. “DHS didn’t even do the bare minimum.” — Ryan Downer Learn more: hubs.la/Q03lJmDr0 #WLC #TogetherForJustice

In 2024, WLC and Proskauer Rose LLP secured a class action settlement for tenants of D.C.'s Meridian Heights, addressing years of unsafe conditions. Join us as we honor Proskauer’s pro bono team at the 2025 Wiley A. Branton Awards Luncheon on May 28: www.washlaw.org/branton-2025/

After being fired and sued for reporting wage theft, Riley DeHority fought back with our help—and won. Riley organized a fundraiser and donated a portion of the proceeds to the WLC. Thank you, Riley! Let's keep on fighting: www.washlaw.org/donate-now/ Photo credit: Doug Yurkovich

Individual ticket sales close May 16—don’t miss your chance to attend! Wiley A. Branton Awards Luncheon Wednesday, May 28, 2025 · JW Marriott, Washington, DC Networking: 11:00 a.m. | Program & Lunch: 12:00–1:30 p.m. Register here: www.washlaw.org/branton-2025

Divinity Pittman is the Associate Director of Development at the WLC. She leads WLC’s fundraising work with foundations. Divinity brings 15 years of experience, generating and stewarding funds through direct mail campaigns, grant-writing, donor cultivation, board management, and events.

We’ll say it again: The House must pass the DC budget fix now. Otherwise, the city faces school layoffs, healthcare service cuts, & lost housing assistance—hitting hardest the communities who can least afford it. Read the Post editorial: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202... #DCLocaLFundsAct #WLC

Leslie Faith Jones leads WLC’s Prisoners’ Rights team, fighting to protect the rights of incarcerated people. She previously litigated civil rights cases at Prisoners’ Legal Services of NY, Montgomery Co. Public Defender, and SPLC. #WLC #WLCStaffSpotlight #TogetherForJustice

Congratulations to all the top fundraisers in the 2025 Associates Campaign—and to every firm that participated! Together, Associates across DC raised over $600,000—an all-time high—to fuel our civil rights work. Thank you for championing justice in DC and beyond. www.justgiving.com/campaign/202...

@equalrightscntr.bsky.social, represented by the Washington Lawyers’ Committee and Relman Colfax, has filed a lawsuit against the owners of The MO apartment complex in D.C.’s Union Market neighborhood. Read the full press release: www.washlaw.org/equal-rights...

#WLCBoardMemberSpotlight: Dan Tishman, principal at Fish & Richardson, brings top-tier patent litigation experience and a deep commitment to justice. From landmark civil rights wins to mentoring young attorneys, Dan’s work with WLC drives real impact. “Time with WLC is time well spent.”

Congratulations to Wilkinson Stekloff LLP—the top-performing team among small-sized law firms in the Washington Lawyers’ Committee’s 2025 Associates Campaign! Thank you for fueling our mission and standing Together for Justice. hubs.la/Q03j5T2y0 #AssociatesCampaign #TogetherForJustice #WLC

Congratulations to Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP—the top mid-sized law firm in the Washington Lawyers’ Committee’s 2025 Associates Campaign! Their team raised over $48,000 to support civil rights work in DC and nationwide. See more: www.justgiving.com/campaign/202... #AssociatesCampaign #WLC

Breaking: SCOTUS will hear oral arguments May 15 on three injunctions pausing Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship. Separately, WLC filed a similar challenge on behalf of the Organization for Chinese Americans. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03hWZyt0

Congratulations to @wilmerhale.bsky.social for finishing as the #1 top-performing team in our 2025 Associates Campaign! Their team of 110 participants raised over $87,000! Thank you for powering our civil rights work! Results of our 2025 Associates Campaign: www.justgiving.com/campaign/202...

April 16 is DC Emancipation Day. We honor those who fought for justice—and keep fighting today. Support the Access to Justice program, which helps ensure all DC residents can access civil legal services. Learn more: dcaccesstojustice.org/access-publi... #AccessToJustice #DCEmancipationDay