Press Releases

ACLU-VA Urges Loudoun County Public Schools to Reject Calls to Remove Books

The ACLU of Virginia strongly urges Loudoun County School Board and all school administrators to reject calls to remove books and keep censorship out of Virginia's public schools.
Issue Areas: First Amendment Rights

ACLU-VA Files Racial Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Against Small Richmond Medical Practice

The ACLU of Virginia has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit under the Virginia Human Rights Act on behalf of two black women who claim they were fired from a concierge medical practice in Richmond because of their race.

Federal Court Rules on Virginia Abortion Restrictions

In a mixed ruling, a federal judge struck down multiple anti-abortion laws in Virginia, while upholding others.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Rights

ACLU-VA Statement Regarding Meeting with Henrico County Police Chief and Commonwealth’s Attorney

Our Director of Strategic Communications Bill Farrar and Director of Advocacy Jenny Glass participated today in a meeting with Henrico County Police Chief Humberto Cardounel and Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor, other law enforcement officials, and a small number of community advocates.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU-VA to Public School Officials: Students Don't Lose their Rights at the Schoolhouse Gate

Today, the ACLU of Virginia sent a letter to public school superintendents across the Commonwealth to remind school officials of their responsibility to protect all students' rights.
Issue Areas: First Amendment Rights

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Case Challenging Virginia’s Use of Solitary Confinement

Federal District Court Judge Robert E. Payne today issued a sweeping 67-page opinion rejecting in its entirety an attempt by Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) officials and employees to block judicial review of their use of solitary confinement in state prisons.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform