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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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Aug 10, 2017

Kessler v. Charlottesville

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed

Upholding the Right of Free Speech for All

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Aug 9, 2017

ACLU v. WMATA, et al

First Amendment Rights
Status: Active

Challenge to Washington Area’s Transit System’s Advertising Restrictions as First Amendment Violations

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Jun 19, 2017

John Louis Freeman, Jr. v. Virginia Department of Corrections, et al

Criminal Legal Reform
Status: Closed

Over confinement of State-Responsible Prisoner in Virginia Beach Correctional Center

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Apr 21, 2017

ACLU of Virginia, et. al v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, et. al

Status: Active
Seeking Enforcement of FOIA Request
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Apr 17, 2017

Judge’s Right to Speak on Issues of Public Concern

First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
Judge’s Right to Speak on Issues of Public Concern
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Nov 7, 2016

Walpole v. Showalter

Voting Rights
Status: Closed
Protecting the Right to Vote
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