PROTESTING IN DC

D.C. is very unique in that it is not a state and there approximately 32 independent police departments operating here. It is important to understand what this means and how it impacts your protests here.

Know Your Rights While Protesting

The ACLU of DC has a great resource for questions you may have about protesting in DC here.

PDF version available at: https://www.acludc.org/sites/default/files/kyr_demonstrations_in_dc.pdf

If you need immediate legal assistance due to police action at a protest, call the Law for Black Lives DC Arrest Support Hotline: (202) 888-1731.

Tips for Maintaining Safety and Taking Action in a Pandemic

Like Fannie Lou Hamer we are “sick and tired of being sick and tired." Now is the time for action. Now is the time for change. Join the Black Lives Matter DC community to receive updates about actions, trainings, events and ways to get involved with movement work in your area.