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Social Services Reinstates License for Day Care Operator Accused of Violating Virginia Cohabitation Law
Antiquated, unconstitutional law held up day care license for nearly a year
Under threat of a lawsuit from the ACLU of Virginia, the Virginia Department of Social Services has reinstated the license of a day care provider accused of violating Virginia's
Virginia Department of Corrections Reverses Policy; Allows Prisoners to Be Present for Opening of Legal Mail
The Virginia Department of Corrections has rescinded a three-month old policy that permitted prison officials to open inmates' mail, including privileged communications from attorneys, without the inmates being present.
Challenge to Lynchburg Public Assembly Ordinance to Be Heard in Court
On Monday, lawyers for the ACLU of Virginia will argue in court that a Lynchburg City ordinance restricting the right of people to gather in public places is unconstitutional.
ACLU Hails Decision by Mathews School Board to Shelve Student Drug Testing Policy
Under pressure from the ACLU of Virginia, Mathews County has scrapped plans for a novel but controversial drug testing program for high school students.
Budget and Abuses Demand Closing of Supermax Facility
By Kent Willis, Executive Director, ACLU of Virginia