Press Releases

Virginia Advocacy Group Begins Solitary Confinement Talks with Governor McAuliffe’s Office

The ACLU-VA and advocacy partners met with members of Gov. Terry McAuliffe's cabinet to discuss evidence-based reform measures, in an effort to drastically reduce the use of this inhumane practice.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU-VA Seeks Damages for Man Unlawfully Jailed for Months

The ACLU of Virginia is seeking relief in the courts for a man who was unlawfully jailed for two-and-a-half months beyond what his court sentences required.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU-VA Urges Governor Terry McAuliffe to Veto Bills that Would Codify Wealth-based Discrimination in Virginia Criminal Justice System

On April 13, ACLU-VA Executive Director Claire Guthrie Gastañaga sent a letter to Gov. Terry McAuliffe asking him to veto companion bills HB1856 and SB1285, which would require courts to put people ordered to pay restitution on indefinite probation and codify wealth-based discrimination in Virginia
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU-VA Urges Gov. McAuliffe to Veto Four Remaining Bills from 2017 Legislature

The ACLU of Virginia is urging Gov. Terry McAuliffe to veto two bills approved by the 2017 General Assembly that would hurt free speech rights, and two that would allow LGBT discrimination.

ACLU-VA Calls on Gov. McAuliffe to Stop Execution of Ivan Teleguz

The ACLU of Virginia has urged Gov. Terry McAuliffe to halt the pending execution of Ivan Teleguz.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform