Press Releases

ACLU-VA and 24 Organizations Lay Out Criteria to Legalize Marijuana Right

Today, we and Marijuana Justice, along with 23 other organizations, sent a letter to Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam and Virginia lawmakers, laying out five criteria for marijuana legalization that will center racial equity and the people and communities most impacted by the War on Drugs.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

Court Fails to Hold Richmond Police Accountable for Violence against Protesters

The court dismissed the lawsuit to hold police accountable for violating protesters' rights, denying the protesters a trial on this matter.

Salvadoran Man Who Spent Years in Solitary Because He Didn’t Speak English Settles Case with Virginia Department of Corrections

Under the agreement, VDOC will adopt a comprehensive, department-wide policy to provide access to interpretation and translation services for people incarcerated in its facilities. In addition, the settlement provides relief for the plaintiff, Nicolas Reyes.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform