News & Commentary

Sep 04, 2025

ACLU-VA to ICE: Immediately Remedy Washington Field Office Conditions in Chantilly, Virginia

We’re demanding Immigrations and Custom Enforcement immediately remedy inhumane, dangerous conditions at its Washington Field Office in Chantilly, Virginia. Read our lawyers' demand letter.

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Feb 26, 2025

ACLU-VA to VDOC: Address Ongoing Harm at Red Onion

We’re demanding Red Onion treat self-harm for what it is: a mental health crisis, NOT a disciplinary issue or a crime. Read our lawyers' demand letter to Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC).

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Jan 27, 2025

Guidance for Virginia's LGBTQIA+ Communities After Trump's Inauguration

The Trump administration has issued a series of harmful and sweeping executive actions—including those targeting the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Dec 04, 2024

Meet Your Neighbors: Sarah and Vega Moore

Holidays Behind Bars: A Marriage Divided by Prison

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Nov 27, 2024

Meet Your Neighbors: Fatimah & Talib Muwahhid

“Hope never stops at all: I won’t let mine disappear.”

Look again: Stories of second chances for Fatimah & Talib Muwahhid and a photo of them together, Fatimah wearing her hijab and looking dearly at Talib during a prison visit.
Sep 26, 2024

Virginia's First-Ever Trans Joy Zine

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Aug 14, 2024

Meet Your Neighbor: Angela White

“My journey didn't define who I was. It just made me a better person to who I am today.”

"Virginia needs a second chance exhibition"
Aug 14, 2024

Meet Your Neighbor: Angel DeJesus

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Aug 09, 2024

Meet Your Neighbor: Rev. Rodney Hunter

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