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ACLU-VA Denounces 'Regressive, Unconstitutional' Voting Rights Measure

Senate Joint Resolution 223, sponsored by Majority Leader Tommy Norment (R-Williamsburg) was reported by the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee today on a narrow 8-6 vote. The ACLU of Virginia urges the Senate to vote no on this alarmingly regressive effort to roll back the right to vote.

January 31, 2017

ACLU-VA Statement on Virginia's Process of Executions

“The ACLU of Virginia opposes the death penalty and seeks an end to its practice in Virginia. Until that happens, however, the Commonwealth must, at a minimum, be fully accountable for the manner in which executions are done. The culture of secrecy must end."

January 19, 2017

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ACLU-VA Denounces 'Regressive, Unconstitutional' Voting Rights Measure

ACLU-VA Statement on Virginia's Process of Executions

ACLU-VA "Saddened and Disappointed" at Governor's Refusal to Grant Clemency in Pending Execution

ACLU-VA Asks Governor to Stop Upcoming Execution

ACLU-VA to Gov. McAuliffe: Fully Expand Absentee Voting

ACLU-VA Opposes Anti-LGBT Privacy Bill