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Senator Howell: Please Strike Bill Authorizing Strip Searches of Certain Misdemeanants

The ACLU of Virginia today sent a letter to Senator Janet Howell asking her to strike down SB68, which would enable law enforcement officers to conduct invasi

December 15, 2017

ACLU-VA Opposes Virginia's DNA Databank Expansion

The ACLU of Virginia sent a letter today to the Virginia State Crime Commission expressing its opposition to the possible expansion of the list of misdemeanors for which DNA collection from offenders would be mandatory upon conviction.

November 9, 2017

ACLU Available to Assist Voters Denied Poll Access

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia voters who are denied access or have other problems at the polls this Election Day are encouraged to call or write the ACLU of Virginia for help.

November 2, 2017

ACLU of Virginia Urges Crime Commission to Support Marijuana Decriminalization

Today, the ACLU of Virginia sent a letter to the Virginia State Crime Commission to express its support of marijuana decriminalization in the state. The letter listed four primary reasons why the time is ripe for Virginia to remove criminal penalties from Virginia’s marijuana statute.

October 26, 2017

Bedford Sheriff Mike Brown Backs Down after ACLU-VA Raised Concern over Law Enforcement's Religious Displays

The ACLU of Virginia today penned a letter to Beford Sheriff Michael J. Brown to raise concern over the sheriff's expressed intention to put bumper stickers that say "Law Enforcement Stands and Places Hand Over Heart for the National Anthem. We Kneel When We Pray" on government-owned vehicles.

October 18, 2017

ACLU-VA Opposes Mass Surveillance at Virginia Beach Oceanfront

The ACLU of Virginia today sent a letter to the Virginia Beach City Council to express its opposition to further implementation of mass surveillance at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, encouraging the City to revisit and terminate the program due to privacy concerns.

October 12, 2017