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Group says legislation is unnecessary to protect students’ free speech and free association rights, and threatens universities’ academic freedom
Richmond, VA – The ACLU of Virginia joined bill patrons Delegate Ben Cline (R-Amherst), Delegate Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock) and Senato
Richmond, VA – An ACLU of Virginia lawsuit challenging Charlottesville’s ban on panhandling on the Downtown Mall within 50 feet of cross streets may proceed, a three-judge panel of the U.S.
Fairfax County, VA -- The ACLU of Virginia today sent a letter to the Fairfax County School Board thanking the Board and Superintendent for upholding free speech in two recent incidents: a parent’s attempt to have a book removed from the curriculum, and a request that a community group be denied
Richmond, VA – The ACLU of Virginia applauded Virginia legislators as the House of Delegates and Senate today approved by overwhelming bi-partisan votes
Richmond, VA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit today ruled that Ophelia De’lonta stated a “plausible” claim that the Virginia Department of Corrections violated her constitutional rights when it refused to have her evaluated for sex reassignment surgery. The ruling allows Ms.