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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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Apr 1, 2009

Moore v. Richmond

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
Right to Display Political Sign
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Mar 5, 2009

Garrett v. Better Publications, Inc.

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
Challenge to Subpoena of Blogger
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Dec 15, 2008

Commonwealth v. Purdum

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
Right to Wear Buttons and T-shirts to the Polls-- Criminal Case
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Dec 10, 2008

Borak v. Rodrigues

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
Right to Wear Buttons and T-shirts to the Polls
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Dec 9, 2008

Tanner v. Virginia Beach (amicus)

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
Virginia Beach Noise Ordinance
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Nov 19, 2008

Commonwealth v. Harris

Criminal Legal Reform
Status: Closed
Due Process in Drug Court
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