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The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia announced today that Claire Gastañaga will retire from her position as executive director effective March 31, 2021, or as soon as a successor is f
Today the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the Fairfax County Police Department can continue to use automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) for mass surveillance.
Today the Virginia Supreme Court blocked taxpayers from bringing a lawsuit against the Culpeper Board of Supervisors and Culpeper Sheriff Scott Jenkins for entering into an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) known as a 287(g) agreement.
The Virginia American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU-VA) is urging that immediate action be taken over the failed online voter registration system.
Askia Asmar needed help from the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC). He filled out 15 medical requests that yielded no results. He was denied early release despite his serious health condition and upcoming release date.
The ACLU of Virginia sent a second notice of noncompliance on Tuesday to the Office of the Attorney General alleging the state’s failure to follow the settlement agreement in Whorley v.