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Since 1969, the ACLU of Virginia has worked in the courts to create lasting, impactful change. View our recent cases below.

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Dec 22, 2009

Johnson v. Woodward (amicus)

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed

Attorney’s Fees Against Gloucester Petitioners, Johnson v. Woodward (amicus)

In February 2008, four Gloucester County supervisors were indicted for “...

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Dec 1, 2009

Little High Neighborhood Association Steering Committee v. Region Ten Community Services Board

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
Violation of Open Meetings Law
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Nov 30, 2009

ACLU v. Holder

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
Challenge to False Claims Act Secrecy Provisions
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Nov 30, 2009

Ostergren v. McDonnell

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
Right to Post Public Records
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Nov 30, 2009

TP v. PS & RC

LGBTQ+ Rights
Status: Closed
Full Faith & Credit for Gay Couple's Out-of-State Custody Order
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Aug 14, 2009

Commonwealth v. Arias

Immigrants' Rights
Status: Closed
Prince William County Loitering
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