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ACLU-VA Seeks Damages for Man Unlawfully Jailed for Months

The ACLU of Virginia is seeking relief in the courts for a man who was unlawfully jailed for two-and-a-half months beyond what his court sentences required.

June 20, 2017

Statement Regarding SCOTUS Decision on Offensive Trademarks

In relation to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that a law banning offensive trademarks is unconstitutional, the following may be attributed to ACLU of Virginia Executive Director Claire Guthrie Gastañaga:

June 19, 2017

ACLU-VA Offers Guidance to Prince William County School Board on Non-Discrimination Policy

The ACLU of Virginia sent a letter on June 15 to the Prince William County School Board’s legal counsel Mary McGowan, Esq. to offer guidance on the school district’s plan to amend its non-discrimination policy, which will specifically affirm protection for LGBT students and employees.

June 16, 2017

ACLU-VA Reminds Prince William County Public Schools that Students Have the Right to Wear Hijab

In response to a June 2 report that two students were denied the right to wear their hijab at Freedom High School, the ACLU of Virginia sent a letter to Prince William County Public Schools superintendent on the students’ rights to free exercise of religion.

June 5, 2017

Letter to Dave Brat: It’s Unconstitutional to Deny Constituent’s Right to Free Speech

Responding to a claim from a constituent of Rep. Dave Brat who was not allowed to bring her sign into his May 9 town hall, we sent a letter to remind Brat that denying his constituent’s ability to express her beliefs at a public event is denying her constitutional right to free speech.

June 1, 2017

National Leaders, Groups File Briefs at Fourth Circuit Supporting Gavin Grimm and Transgender Rights

Individuals and institutions from across the country today filed friend-of-court briefs in support of Gavin Grimm, an 18-year-old Virginia high school student who is challenging his school board’s refusal to allow him access to the boys’ restroom because he is transgender.

May 16, 2017