ACLU-VA Northern Virginia Chapter 2021 Legislative Forum
Join us next Saturday, December 12, for the annual ACLU-VA Northern Virginia Chapter Legislative Forum.
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Past Events
Suppressed 2020: The Fight to Vote
The Virginia Right to Vote Coalition and the Richmond Public Library are hosting a free screening/panel discussion at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.
October 21, 2020
Your Vote, Your Voice: Know Your Voting Rights with the ACLU of VA
Join the ACLU of Virginia as they review the changes to Virginia’s new voting laws. Virginians have more options and fewer restrictions on voting because of new laws that went into effect earlier this year.
September 24, 2020
ACLU-VA & Northern Virginia Chapter Joint Annual Meeting
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every aspect of life and highlighted the systemic racist issues in our everyday life, from the criminal legal system to voting.
September 13, 2020
Changes in Virginia’s Laws: New Civil Rights Protections
No one is equal until we are all equal, and we are committed to ensuring no Virginian is discriminated against in the workplace, when seeking housing, or in public accommodations.
June 25, 2020
VA Covid-19 Justice Coalition Biweekly Virtual Town Hall
Black and brown communities have been most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic at all levels, including for those behind bars, which has not received much attention.
ACLU-VA Northern Virginia Chapter 2020 Crabfest
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Northern Virginia Crabfest & Annual Meeting has been cancelled. If you miss us, we hope you'll join us in Arlington on Sept. 12 for the ACLU-VA Annual Meeting.
June 8, 2020
Changes in Virginia’s Laws: Criminal Legal System
Some Virginia lawmakers ignored, amended or voted against legislation that would make the biggest impact on reducing racial disparities in the criminal legal system. We will continue to work with lawmakers until our criminal legal system is just, fair and equitable for all Virginians.
May 21, 2020
Changes in Virginia’s Laws: Voting
Before new legislation was passed by the General Assembly in 2020, Virginia was one of the most difficult states in which to vote – second only to Mississippi.
May 14, 2020
Changes in Virginia’s Laws: Marijuana
Marijuana laws are enforced more harshly on Black people and communities of color. Although some Virginia lawmakers claimed victory for “decriminalizing” marijuana, simple possession is still illegal. Only the penalty has changed.
May 7, 2020