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Dec 17, 2025
ACLU-VA to VADOC: Follow the law and give incarcerated people all of the sentence credits they earned
We are demanding the Virginia Department of Corrections comply with the law to ensure everyone in its custody receives all of the sentence credits they earned.
Dec 17, 2025
Justice-Impacted Voices: Freedom to be Paulettra
Paulettra James is married to Jerry James, who is incarcerated. She co-founded Sistas in Prison Reform to bring her husband home from prison. Here's her story.
Nov 07, 2025
ACLU of Virginia's 2025 Annual Report
Check out how YOU helped us fight back against the Trump administration this year – and what’s ahead for 2026.
Oct 09, 2025
LGBTQ+ Voices: Freedom to be Ellenor
Ellenor Zinski is a trans woman. She’s also a devout Christian. She believes you can be queer and practice your faith. Here’s her story.
Oct 07, 2025
Six reasons to organize with the ACLU of Virginia right now
Are you looking for a way to stand up for civil liberties in Virginia? Build people power with our Organizing team.
Sep 04, 2025
ACLU-VA to ICE: Immediately remedy Washington Field Office conditions in Chantilly, Virginia
We’re demanding Immigrations and Custom Enforcement immediately remedy inhumane, dangerous conditions at its Washington Field Office in Chantilly, Virginia. Read our lawyers' demand letter.
Feb 26, 2025
ACLU-VA to VDOC: Address Ongoing Harm at Red Onion
We’re demanding Red Onion treat self-harm for what it is: a mental health crisis, NOT a disciplinary issue or a crime. Read our lawyers' demand letter to Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC).
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