Press Releases

Lawsuit alleges Virginia’s Constitution’s felony disenfranchisement provision violates Reconstruction-era federal law

Protect Democracy, ACLU of Virginia, and WilmerHale filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit in federal court challenging the Virginia Constitution’s felony disenfranchisement. The case claims that Virginia is in violation of the 150-year-old federal law that established the terms of Virginia’s readmission
Court Cases: King v. Youngkin

ACLU-VA's Statement on the blocking of the Right to Vote Constitutional Amendment

The chance for Virginia voters to have their say on the Right to Vote Constitutional Amendment was officially killed in the 2022 General Assembly session.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

ACLU-VA Releases Statement Supporting Holding Special November House Elections Based on New Maps

The ACLU of Virginia joined partners to urge Virginia to hold a special election in 2022 for the Virginia House of Delegates based on newly created, fairer voting maps.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

ACLU-VA Urged Immediate Actions over Failed Online Registration System

The Virginia American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU-VA) is urging that immediate action be taken over the failed online voter registration system.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

Federal Court Approves Settlement Allowing Mail Ballots Without a Witness Signature for the November 2020 Election

Federal Court Approves Settlement Allowing Mail Ballots Without a Witness Signature for the November 2020 Election
Issue Areas: Voting Rights