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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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Oct 14, 2005

Commonwealth v. Jaynes (amicus)

First Amendment Rights
Right to Anonymous Internet Speech
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Oct 5, 2005

Commonwealth v. Khan

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
Right of GMU Student to Protest Military Recruiters
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Aug 24, 2005

Commonwealth v. Collins; Collins v. Lebo

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
Right to Leaflet at Shopping Center
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Aug 17, 2005

C.S. v. J.S.

LGBTQ+ Rights
Status: Closed
Visitation Rights for Lesbian Mom
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Jun 13, 2005

Padilla v. Hanft (amicus)

Criminal Legal Reform
Status: Closed
Indefinite Detention of Enemy Combatant
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May 31, 2005

Goldstein v. Moatz (amicus)

Criminal Legal Reform
Status: Closed
Attorney’s Fees For Prevailing Parties
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