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ACLU of Virginia and Del. Todd Gilbert Propose Legislation to Regulate Unmanned Aerial Drones in Virginia
Richmond, VA -- Delegate C. Todd Gilbert (R Woodstock) and the ACLU of Virginia announced today that they are working together on legislation to regulate the use of unmanned aerial drones in the Commonwealth.
Giles County School Board Votes to Settle Ten Commandments Case
Pearisburg, VA – Federal district court judge Michael Urbanski today approved an agreement that resolves a lawsuit challenging the posting of the Ten Commandments on the wall at Narrows High School. The Giles County School Board late last week voted to approve the proposed settlement agreement.
U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates Much of Arizona’s SB 1070 Anti-Immigrant Law; Refuses to Void “Show Me Your Papers” Provision
ACLU of Virginia, Immigrants’ Rights Advocacy Groups express disappointment on decision on “Show Me Your Papers;” Say Virginia already has gone far enough in enforcing federal law
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ACLU Asks Court to Strike Down Residency Restrictions on Petition Circulators for Presidential Candidates
Court papers argue Virginia law violates free speech and association by requiring circulators of ballot petitions for presidential candidates to be state residents.
Virginia Attorney General Does Not Have “Veto” Power in Regulatory Process
Richmond, VA – During the recent Board of Health vote on June 15 regarding new rules for women’s health centers that provide abortion care, a heated debate arose between Board members and representatives of the Attorney General’s Office over the authority of the Board to amend the new rules so th