News & Commentary
Apr 24, 2024
ACLU-VA to VDOC: Honor Earned Sentence Credits
After the Supreme Court of Virginia's ruling, the Virginia Department of Corrections must honor the earned sentence credits of everyone with an eligible inchoate offense.
Feb 02, 2024
Get the Facts Right about a Second Look Law
Here's what a Second Look law would do and would NOT do.
Feb 02, 2024
I shouldn’t have to work three jobs to be afford phone calls to prison.
Saying "I love you" shouldn't cost a thing.
Nov 10, 2023
Meet Your Neighbor: Michelle and James Hensley
This is a story about a family impacted by earned sentence credit withdrawal. Sadly, there are thousands more like them.
Oct 19, 2023
ACLU-VA Demands VSP & VA ELECT To Reinstate Voting Rights to Virginians
Virginians Deserve An Immediate Investigation And Remediation of Unlawful Voter Roll Removals.
Aug 01, 2023
Meet Your Neighbors: Steven Prease
When we found out that Mr. Prease was going to be released, we rushed to Botetourt County to meet his family and waited alongside them to welcome him home. The photos below seek to capture an emotional homecoming moment for Mr. Prease's family.
Jun 22, 2023
Meet Your Neighbors: Kion Davis
Having spent more than two decades behind bars, Kion Davis is a published author who works diligently on his personal goals and mentors the people serving time with him – a task he has successfully accomplished with the love and support of his family and friends.
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