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In a mixed ruling, a federal judge struck down multiple anti-abortion laws in Virginia, while upholding others.
Our Director of Strategic Communications Bill Farrar and Director of Advocacy Jenny Glass participated today in a meeting with Henrico County Police Chief Humberto Cardounel and Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor, other law enforcement officials, and a small number of community advocates.
Today, the ACLU of Virginia sent a letter to public school superintendents across the Commonwealth to remind school officials of their responsibility to protect all students' rights.
Federal District Court Judge Robert E. Payne today issued a sweeping 67-page opinion rejecting in its entirety an attempt by Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) officials and employees to block judicial review of their use of solitary confinement in state prisons.
The ACLU of Virginia sent a letter to Mayor David Smith and members of the City Council of Winchester urging them to reconsider a recent ordinance banning solicitation of motorists.
The ACLU of Virginia urged the United States Department of Health and Human Services not to roll back health care protections for transgender people.