Statement on temporary restraining order entered on Feb. 7, 2017, by U.S. District Judge in John Doe v. County of Fairfax, an order prohibiting the release of the name of an officer involved in the killing of a Fairfax resident on the grounds that do do so would be a “state created danger” violative

“The ACLU of Virginia opposes the death penalty and seeks an end to its practice in Virginia. Until that happens, however, the Commonwealth must, at a minimum, be fully accountable for the manner in which executions are done. The culture of secrecy must end."