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ACLU Voter Hotline Set for Election Day
New ban on political apparel, other common problems expected to cause confusion
RICHMOND, VA – The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia will answer questions from voters who encounter problems at the polls on Election Day, and is prepared to advocate on behalf of those who
Free Speech Groups to Challenge Ban on Political Attire at Polls
Groups want to hear from voters told to remove or cover t-shirts, buttons or other apparel containing political messages
Richmond, VA- Three Virginia-based free speech organizations today announced plans to mount a legal challenge to a controve
Virginia’s ACLU and NAACP to Aid Voters
Voters’ rights cards being distributed; hotline help available on Election Day
RICHMOND , VA – Anticipating a record voter turnout in November, the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia and the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP have established hotlines for voters who
Judge Rules in Favor of Christiansburg Blogger Sued for Criticizing Developer’s Dirt Pile
ACLU defended citizen’s First Amendment right to criticize developer
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA – A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has issued a ruling against developer Roger W.
Craig County Drops Proposal to Teach Controversial High School Bible Course
After receiving inquiries from the ACLU, County opts for less problematic course
CRAIG COUNTY, VA – The ACLU of Virginia has received a letter from the Superintendent of Craig County Public Schools announcing that the School Board has reversed a decision made in May to teach a c