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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
May the spirit of the holidays bring peace, light, and a renewed sense of hope.
#HappyHanukkah #HappyKwanzaa #MerryChristmas #WLC #TogetherForJustice
December 23, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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
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
December 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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
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December 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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
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
Report: hubs.la/Q03X6gJL0
December 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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
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…”
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December 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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
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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.
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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
December 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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
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
Donate: hubs.la/Q03WrrH50
#WLC #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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
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.
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#TogetherForJustice #WLC #Thanksgiving2025
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#TogetherForJustice #WLC #Thanksgiving2025
November 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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
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#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
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
November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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
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
Our lawsuit seeks to stop these unlawful arrests and hold the government accountable.
Learn more: hubs.la/Q03L1TrF0
#ImmigrantRights #WLC #TogetherForJustice
September 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
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
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
September 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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
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
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#CivilRights #WLC #TogetherForJustice
September 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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
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
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
August 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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
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
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
August 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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
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.
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.
August 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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.
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
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
August 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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
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
Workers alleged they were misclassified & underpaid—but stood up for justice & won.
Support WLC: www.washlaw.org/donate-now/
#WageTheft #WorkersRights
August 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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
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...
“The right to worship freely… is at stake.” — Ryan Downer
www.washlaw.org/religious-gr...
July 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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...
“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 statement: hubs.la/Q03v3lqG0
Support our fight: www.washlaw.org/donate/
#WLC #TogetherForJustice
June 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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 statement: hubs.la/Q03v3lqG0
Support our fight: www.washlaw.org/donate/
#WLC #TogetherForJustice
Our June newsletter is out now!
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June 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our June newsletter is out now!
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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
Learn what’s at stake:
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Read about our case: www.washlaw.org/casa-sues-tr...
#CivilRights #ProtectTPS #TogetherForJustice
June 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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
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
Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Support: www.washlaw.org/donate/
#DCJailCrisis #WLC
June 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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
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-...
Watch the interview: www.dcnewsnow.com/video/blind-...
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June 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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-...
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
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
June 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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
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
Read the full CCE Report here: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2...
#PrisonReform #CivilRights
June 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
@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
Read the full CCE Report here: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2...
#PrisonReform #CivilRights