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The ACLU of Virginia is the leading champion of civil liberties in the Commonwealth. We want to keep you informed about the work we do in the legislature, in the courts, and in the community. We'll also give you our take on issues affecting people in neighborhoods throughout the state.
The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy. It must be treated as irrevocable. Politicians should not be able to use the right to vote to reward or punish people. The right to vote should be treated in the same respect as other fundamental rights in our democracy, such as freedom of religion
I am the first person in my family to go to law school. My desire to pursue law developed from a deep desire to make the dream of social justice a reality for all. While my academic and extracurricular pursuits shaped my path, my greatest inspiration has been my family.
Driving through Virginia, one might notice small green and white signs on the side of the road, usually near small creeks or rivers. They typically say, “Leaving X - Entering Y.” Most people rarely give these little signs much thought.
The ACLU of Virginia and its Northern Virginia Chapter hosted the 2019 Legislative Forum on Saturday on November 17. It was an opportunity for members and advocates in Northern Virginia to learn more on our legislative priorities for the upcoming General Assembly session and how we can all fight at
Federal law protects people working at large employers from discrimination. But what about protections for employees of small companies or businesses?
Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and it is more important than ever that every eligible Virginian exercise the fundamental right to vote. Voter ID laws such as the ones we have in Virginia make it harder for minorities and people with lower incomes to do so, however.
