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The ACLU of Virginia is the leading champion of civil liberties in the Commonwealth. We want to keep you informed about the work we do in the legislature, in the courts, and in the community. We'll also give you our take on issues affecting people in neighborhoods throughout the state.
With the 2020 legislative session kicking off on Jan. 8, there are many proposals being considered that could have a big impact on gender equity. We’ve rounded up a few to keep an eye on:
If you’re hazy on what legalization of simple marijuana possession means, we're here to debunk the myths.
It’s past time we ignore the high price of Virginia’s low felony larceny threshold. Virginia lawmakers must take action now to raise Virginia’s felony larceny threshold to at least $1,500 and do away with the “three strikes” petit larceny statute.
Voting by no-excuse absentee ballot has been successful in other localities across the country. Adopting a true no-excuse absentee voting would simplify the process, increase voter participation, and help expand Virginians' access to cast their vote they deserve.
The Town of Richlands used its powers over land use planning to ban Mark Mullins from reading Tarot at his business. The ACLU of Virginia sued Richlands on behalf of Mr. Mullins, and as a result of a recent settlement, the town can no longer discriminate against Tarot reading shops.
"It felt like a family of people coming together, ready to help one another incite the change they believe in so strongly," our intern Ameenah Habib reflects on the ACLU-VA Northern Virginia Chapter 2020 Legislative Forum.
