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Core values

- **Addressing Vulnerable Populations**: The ACLU-DC focuses on protecting the rights and needs of vulnerable populations, including homeless and housing-unstable residents, low-income families, immigrant communities, people with disabilities, and those in the criminal legal system. This addresses significant societal needs and issues[1].
- **Promoting Equity and Justice**: The organization works to ensure equitable distribution of resources, such as technology for students, and advocates for policies that support justice and equity, particularly for historically oppressed communities[1][2].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By advocating for sound policies that protect health, safety, and civil liberties, the ACLU-DC contributes to improving the quality of life for all D.C. residents. This includes efforts to reduce the incarcerated population, support students' education, and ensure the rights of marginalized communities[1].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The ACLU-DC is involved in various initiatives aimed at systemic change, such as disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline, advocating for D.C. statehood, and addressing racial disparities in policing. These efforts promote positive change and contribute to community well-being[1][4][5].