News & Commentary

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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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).

Text says: "VDOC, You've got mail." To the right is a hand with an envelope.
Dec 04, 2024

Meet Your Neighbors: Sarah and Vega Moore

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Dec 04, 2024

Meet Your Neighbors: Sarah and Vega Moore

Holidays Behind Bars: A Marriage Divided by Prison

Photo of Sarah and Vega Moore hugging each other during prison visit
Nov 27, 2024

Meet Your Neighbors: Fatimah & Talib Muwahhid

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Nov 27, 2024

Meet Your Neighbors: Fatimah & Talib Muwahhid

“Hope never stops at all: I won’t let mine disappear.”

Look again: Stories of second chances for Fatimah & Talib Muwahhid and a photo of them together, Fatimah wearing her hijab and looking dearly at Talib during a prison visit.
Aug 14, 2024

Meet Your Neighbor: Angela White

“My journey didn't define who I was. It just made me a better person to who I am today.”

"Virginia needs a second chance exhibition"
Aug 14, 2024

Meet Your Neighbor: Angel DeJesus

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Aug 09, 2024

Meet Your Neighbor: Rev. Rodney Hunter

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