Our news releases are sorted by issue area and then listed chronologically:

Free Expression: freedom of speech and press, and the rights of demonstrators

Religious Rights: promoting free exercise of religion and separation of church and state

Access to Government: right to attend government meetings and obtain public records

Aftermath of September 11th: national security and civil liberties issues directly affected by 9/11

Death Penalty: capital punishment and reforming the death penalty in Virginia

Due Process and Criminal Justice: right to a fair trial and adequate legal representation, and fair sentencing practices

Equality: issues of discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and other classes of persons subject to stereotyping

Gay and Lesbian Rights: issues related to gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transsexuals

Immigrants' Rights: issues related to immigrants unfairly targeted by the government

Prisoners' Rights: protecting the minimal rights constitutionally guaranteed to incarcerated persons

Privacy Rights: fighting government programs and technical developments that diminish individual privacy; this section also includes news releases about Reproductive Freedom

Students' Rights: civil liberties as they apply to students

Voting Rights: right to register and vote, and promoting racial equality in the electoral process

Op-Eds

Read the ACLU of Virginia's Op-Eds to find information about our position on various issues

Publications

Read our publications for more in depth information on specific subjects, such as the Patriot Act, the death penalty in Virginia, and redistricting.