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Court Decision Striking Down Hazleton, PA Anti-Immigrant Ordinance Sends Warning to Virginia Localities

Court Decision Striking Down Hazleton, PA Anti-Immigrant Ordinance Sends Warning to Virginia Localities

July 27, 2007

ACLU Says Radford Sign Ordinance Violates First Amendment Rights of University Students

Letter to City Attorney Demands Immediate Repeal of New Measure

Radford, VA—The ACLU of Virginia faxed a letter last Friday to Radford City Attorney Jim H. Guynn, Jr.

July 23, 2007

ACLU Investigates Police Suppression of Speech at Richmond Fourth of July Celebration

Banner calling for impeachment of Cheney confiscated and protestor detained

Richmond, VA - The ACLU of Virginia announced today that it is assisting a protestor who was prevented from displaying a banner at a Fourth of July celebration sponsored by the City of Richmond.

July 20, 2007

ACLU Report Assesses 2007 Legislative Session

Richmond, VA - The ACLU of Virginia today released its annual review of the Virginia legislative session. Civil Liberties Review: 2007 Session of the Virginia General Assembly describes 89 bills pertaining to civil liberties and civil rights in Virginia.

July 16, 2007

ACLU Urges Prince William County Human Rights Commission to Oppose Anti-Immigrant Resolution

Civil liberties organization says resolution passed by the County Board of Supervisors runs counter to principles of equality and Commission’s goals

Richmond, VA - The ACLU of Virginia today urged members of the Prince William County Human Rights Commission to oppose the anti-im

July 12, 2007

ACLU Asks Prince William Board to Vote Down Proposed Anti-Immigrant Ordinance

Civil liberties organization fears ordinance will lead to denial of legally required services and discrimination based on national origin

Richmond, VA - The ACLU of Virginia today asked members of the Prince William Board of Supervisors not to approve a proposed anti-immigrant or

July 9, 2007