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ACLU of District of Columbia

The American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia (ACLU-D.C.) envisions a just and free D.C. where everyone, particularly historically oppressed communities, lives free from systemic governmental oppression. With the support of over 10,000 members and supporters, we use an integrated advocacy approach—public education, political advocacy, and litigation—to protect and advance civil liberties and civil rights for people who live in, work in, and visit D.C. We are a local affiliate of the ACLU, a nonpartisan nonprofit that dares to create a more perfect union.

Oct 29, 2026
Full time
Staff Attorney / Senior Staff Attorney
$115,875 - $134,415 yearly
ACLU of District of Columbia Hybrid (Washington, DC)
About the Job The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of the District of Columbia (ACLU-DC) seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney . This hybrid role is based in Washington, DC. ACLU-DC protects, promotes, and advances a broad range of constitutional and civil rights through an integrated advocacy framework, using the tools of litigation, legislative advocacy, communication strategies, and public education. ACLU-DC’s legal department engages in impact litigation and litigates a broad range of constitutional cases through direct representation and amicus briefs. ACLU-DC’s current litigation docket includes litigation against local authorities on systemic police reform, discrimination, the First Amendment, and more. The docket also includes cases challenging policies and practices of the second Trump administration, including on immigration, trans rights, voting rights, federal workers’ rights, and freedom...