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Begging Restrictions on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall Challenged in Federal Court

Lawsuit on behalf of homeless says anti-solicitation ordinance violates free speech.

Charlottesville, VA – Lawyers for the ACLU of Virginia today filed a lawsuit in U.S.

June 23, 2011

Groups Want Clarification on Rule Protecting Juveniles from Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

Equality Virginia and ACLU say Department of Juvenile Justice may not suspend rule.

Richmond, VA -- Equality Virginia and the ACLU of Virginia have asked the state Juvenile Justice Board to confirm that a rule barring discrimination against LGBT juveniles receiving non-r

June 15, 2011

ACLU Says Virginia Can Draw Two African-American Majority Congressional Districts

Proposal Sent to House and Senate Privileges and Elections Committees

Richmond, VA -- The ACLU of Virginia has submitted to Virginia House and Senate leaders a draft plan showing that it is possible to draw two congressional districts with African-American majorities.

June 9, 2011

Groups Promise Lawsuit if Giles County School Board Orders Reposting of Ten Commandments

School board expected to vote on June 7 on whether to place Ten Commandments on school walls, along with other historical documents.

June 1, 2011

Prince William County Public School Officials Agree to Remove LGBT Web Filter in Response to ACLU Complaint

Filtering Software from Blue Coat Systems Exposes Public Schools Across the Country to Liability for Viewpoint-Based Censorship

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA– The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Virginia have received confirmation from the Prince William County School

May 26, 2011

ACLU Tells Virginia Department of Taxation that Official Prayers at Government Functions Violate Religious Liberty

After receiving complaints from state employees, ACLU wants assurances that prayers will not be repeated at future events.

Richmond, VA– The ACLU of Virginia today sent a letter to Virginia Tax Commissioner Craig M.

May 24, 2011