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ACLU-VA Calls for Special Legislative Session on Racism in Policing

The ACLU of Virginia and 27 advocacy organizations call for a special legislative session on police reform in Virginia.

June 10, 2020

Imposing Curfew in Richmond Should Not Be Done Lightly or As An Attempt to Shut Down Protests

Imposing a curfew on the City of Richmond is an extraordinary action that should not be done lightly or as an attempt to shut down unwanted protests.

June 2, 2020

ACLU to  Argue Case of Gavin Grimm  in Appeals Court

The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Virginia will appear via videoconference before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday, May 26, at 9:30 a.m. ET for arguments on behalf of Gavin Grimm

May 22, 2020

ACLU-VA Reaches Settlement in COVID-19 Lawsuit Against VDOC On Behalf of 27 Individuals

The settlement agreement, which was approved by and can be enforced by the federal court, commits VDOC to review promptly those incarcerated individuals eligible for early release and sets up procedures for the Secretary of the Commonwealth to consider conditional pardons.

May 12, 2020

Federal Court Approves Partial Settlement in ACLU Voting Lawsuit Challenging Virginia’s Witness Requirement During COVID-19 Pandemic

A federal court today approved a partial settlement to remove Virginia’s witness requirement for voters who believe their health would be at risk due to COVID-19 if forced to comply.

May 5, 2020

ACLU Reaches Agreement in Federal Lawsuit to Remove Virginia Witness Requirement During COVID-19 Pandemic

Following a lawsuit brought by the ACLU and ACLU of Virginia, the state of Virginia has reached a partial settlement agreement to remove the state’s “witness requirement” for voters whose health would be at risk if forced to comply with the requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 28, 2020