Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | In-person
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Second Look Lobby Day

Presented by: Sistas In Prison Reform, The Humanization Project, Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) & Nolef Turns Inc. We will rally for our cause, distribute materials and split into groups that will meet with various legislators to discuss our priority criminal legal system bills.
Jan 22, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Event | Virtual
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CLAPback Statewide Meeting - January

Join our newly created CLAP (Community Led Action for the People) Back team for folks statewide.
Jan 29, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
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ACLU-VA Lobby Day

Join ACLU of Virginia for their first-ever lobby day on February 9th! We'll walk to Virginia's general assembly building together to talk directly to our legislators on how we can create a better Commonwealth.
Feb 09, 2026 | 8:00 AM

Past Events

Event | In-person
ACLU members gathered at the 2017 Crabfest hosted by the Northern Virginia chapter.

2017 Annual Meeting and Crabfest

Jun 11, 2017 | 2:30 PM
Event | In-person
Mobile Justice (1160x775)

Know Your Rights: Police Encounters

Aug 13, 2016 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-person
ACLU members listened to our Executive Director Claire Gastanaga at the annual CrabFest.

2016 Annual Meeting and Crabfest

Jun 12, 2016 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
Virginia State Capitol (1160x775)

2014 Fall Legislative Brunch

Oct 18, 2014 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
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2014 Annual Meeting and Crabfest

Jun 01, 2014 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-person
Religious Liberty (1160 x 775)

2014 Issues Forum: A Timely First Amendment Issue

Apr 26, 2014 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-person
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2013 Grassroots Advocacy Workshop

Oct 05, 2013 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-person
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2012 Winter Issues Brunch

Feb 19, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-person
Criminal Justice & Due Process 2 (1160 x 775)

"The Confessions" Film Screening and Discussion

Oct 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM