ACLU of Virginia publications offer a variety of issue-area content and general ACLU information for your research, education, or advocacy needs, or just to satisfy your curiosity.
Trust is dependent on the culture within both the community and the law enforcement agency. The primary focus of police reform must be on policies and practices that enhance professionalism, transparency and accountability.
May 4, 2017
We should all join together in being proactive in moving state and local officials to adopt laws and policies that will encourage and protect freedom for all people in Virginia rather than constrain it for any of us. With your help, we can have “Freedom Cities” across Virginia!
May 4, 2017
This report examines how uncontested Commonwealth’s attorney elections reinforce the status quo, bypassing public debate and engagement. This report also makes recommendations and offers concrete action steps to change this broken system.
June 16, 2016
Virginia’s civil asset forfeiture scheme for drug-related crimes is overdue for reform. This law review article explains the history of the practice, examines the current issues, and makes recommendations for reform of Virginia's civil asset forfeiture laws.
March 10, 2016
Body worn cameras (BWCs) are cameras worn on police officers’ bodies that record audio and video of officers’ interactions with the public from the officers’ perspective. In this report, the ACLU shares what it found on the use of BWCs by law enforcement agencies in Virginia.
September 9, 2015
The ACLU of Virginia's Annual Report for 2013-2014.
September 15, 2014