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Governor Signs Photo ID Bill

Richmond, VA- Concerning the Governor’s actions related to voter ID legislation, SB 1256, the following statement can be attributed to Claire Guthrie Gastañaga, ACLU of Virginia Executive Director:

March 26, 2013

ACLU Delivers Petition to Governor Urging Him to Sign Two-Year Moratorium on Drones

Richmond, VA – The ACLU of Virginia today delivered to Governor Bob McDonnell a petition signed by 18,352 ACLU supporters from across the country urging him to sign drone moratorium legislation sent to his desk in February by overwhelming bi-partisan votes in the General Assembly.

March 22, 2013

ACLU Urges Governor to Sign Two-Year Moratorium on Drones

Richmond, VA - The ACLU of Virginia sent a letter to Governor Bob McDonnell urging him to sign without amendment the drone moratorium legislation sent to his desk in February by overwhelming bi-partisan votes in the General Assembly.

March 19, 2013

ACLU Asks Attorney General to Encourage Governor to Issue Executive Order Restoring Voting Rights of Virginians with Felony Convictions

Richmond, VA – The ACLU of Virginia today sent a letter to Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli inviting him to review its legal analysis of the rights restoration law and join the group in encouraging Governor Bob McDonnell to issue an executive order restoring the voting rights of Virginians with fe

March 13, 2013

Court of Appeals Strikes Down Virginia Sodomy Law

Richmond, VA – By a 2-1 vote, a panel of the U.S.

March 12, 2013

Advocacy Groups Concerned about Access to the Polls Urge Governor to Veto Voter ID Bills

Groups say legislation is unnecessary, does not improve the integrity of elections, and instead restricts access to polls for eligible voters.

March 11, 2013