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All Votes Should Be Counted, No Matter How Long It Takes

Americans have just employed the most important tool of our democracy – the vote. Now we need to be patient and let election officials do their job.

November 4, 2020

ACLU-VA Urges Election Officials to Take Necessary Steps to Ensure Every Vote Counts

The ACLU of Virginia sent letters to 133 local registrars across the Commonwealth, the Virginia State Board of Elections, and the Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam urging Virginia leaders and election officials to assure safe and uniform voting practices throughout Virginia, so that every eligib

October 29, 2020

ACLU of Virginia Executive Director Claire Gastañaga Announces Retirement

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

October 26, 2020

Virginia Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Police on Automatic License Plate Readers, Reversing Previous Decision

Today the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the Fairfax County Police Department can continue to use automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) for mass surveillance.

October 23, 2020

Virginia Supreme Court Rules Against Culpeper Taxpayers in 287(g) Case

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.

October 22, 2020

ACLU-VA Urged Immediate Actions over Failed Online Registration System

The Virginia American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU-VA) is urging that immediate action be taken over the failed online voter registration system.

October 13, 2020