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ACLU Criticizes Police Chief’s Proposal for Implementation of Prince William County Anti-Immigrant Resolution
Richmond, VA - The ACLU of Virginia today warned the Prince William Board of Supervisors about the dangers of enforcing an anti-immigrant resolution passed on July 10, specifically criticizing a new proposal from the Police Chief for conducting inquiries into the residency status of arrestees.
ACLU Asks Herndon Not to Enforce Anti-Immigrant Ordinance Banning Day Labor Solicitation
Civil Liberties Group Is Prepared to Seek Court Injunction Unless Town Officials Agree
Herndon, VA – The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia and the national ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project have asked the Town of Herndon to provide assurances that it will not enforce a co
Court Decision Striking Down Hazleton, PA Anti-Immigrant Ordinance Sends Warning to Virginia Localities
Court Decision Striking Down Hazleton, PA Anti-Immigrant Ordinance Sends Warning to Virginia Localities
ACLU Says Radford Sign Ordinance Violates First Amendment Rights of University Students
Letter to City Attorney Demands Immediate Repeal of New Measure
Radford, VA—The ACLU of Virginia faxed a letter last Friday to Radford City Attorney Jim H. Guynn, Jr.
ACLU Investigates Police Suppression of Speech at Richmond Fourth of July Celebration
Banner calling for impeachment of Cheney confiscated and protestor detained
Richmond, VA - The ACLU of Virginia announced today that it is assisting a protestor who was prevented from displaying a banner at a Fourth of July celebration sponsored by the City of Richmond.