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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.
Even though you are presumed innocent in the eyes of the law, if you can’t afford cash bail, you will end up in jail for weeks, months, or, in some cases, years as you wait for your day in court.
The ACLU doesn’t flatly oppose technology or its use in law enforcement. We do oppose its use without public “consent” to use it generally, without good policies in place to protect privacy and First Amendment rights and prohibit discriminatory targeting against people of color.
We had such a great conversation with members from all over Virginia during our inaugural Member Forums in 2017 that we just had to keep it going. Here come the 2nd Annual ACLU of Virginia Member Forums!
This movement against gun violence has been deemed a “new wave of student activism” when black students have been rallying against gun violence for generations yet continue to be seen as “divisive” and “violent” for directing attention to how gun violence affects black communities.
What you’re doing right now is powerful, but the most powerful tool in the arsenal of a citizen in this great country is not your right to protest, but your right to vote.
With all of these challenges and opportunities on the horizon, I am beyond excited to join the ACLU of Virginia and to play a small part in defending the civil rights and civil liberties of all Virginians.
