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ACLU, VOP Demand Repeal of Berryville Ordinance
Town officials told to remove restrictions on demonstrations or face legal challenge
Berryville, VA -- The ACLU of Virginia today told government officials in the Town of Berryville to repeal an ordinance that makes it unreasonably difficult to hold public demonstrations, or to
ACLU Seeks Repeal of Botetourt County Ordinance Placing Time Limits on Campaign Signs
Supervisors must suspend ordinance or face litigation from civil liberties group
Botetourt County, VA -- The ACLU of Virginia today urged Botetourt County government officials to immediately suspend -- then repeal -- an ordinance that prohibits residents from having campaign sig
ACLU Asks Governor to Amend Bill on Student Religious Expression
HB 1135 protects students’ right to express religious-- but not secular-- viewpoints in class and homework assignments
Richmond, VA— The ACLU of Virginia has asked Governor Tim Kaine to amend HB 1135, a bill that protects the right of students to express their personal
Virginia Beach Nightspot Accused of Racially Discriminatory Policy Settles Case with ACLU
Club owner issues public apology; other terms of agreement are confidential
Virginia Beach, VA-- The owner of a Virginia Beach nightclub accused of race discrimination in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Virginia has agreed to apologize to two would-be patrons and to other undiscl
Fired Art Teacher Wins $65,000 Settlement from Chesterfield County School Board
ACLU says First Amendment Rights Vindicated
Chesterfield County, VA — The ACLU of Virginia today announced that it has reached an agreement with the Chesterfield County School Board in the case of former Monacan High School art teacher Stephen Murmer.