Press Releases

Federal Court Approves Partial Settlement in ACLU Voting Lawsuit Challenging Virginia’s Witness Requirement During COVID-19 Pandemic

A federal court today approved a partial settlement to remove Virginia’s witness requirement for voters who believe their health would be at risk due to COVID-19 if forced to comply.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

ACLU Reaches Agreement in Federal Lawsuit to Remove Virginia Witness Requirement During COVID-19 Pandemic

Following a lawsuit brought by the ACLU and ACLU of Virginia, the state of Virginia has reached a partial settlement agreement to remove the state’s “witness requirement” for voters whose health would be at risk if forced to comply with the requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

ACLU of Virginia Offers Recommendations on Voting During COVID-19 Pandemic

The ACLU of Virginia provided a series of recommendations earlier this week to Gov. Ralph Northam on how to alleviate the negative impact COVID-19 will have on the ability of Virginians to participate in upcoming elections.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

ACLU-VA Asks Gov. Northam to Veto Voter Suppression Bill and Expand Voting Rights in Virginia

On March 4, the ACLU of Virginia sent Governor Ralph Northam a letter asking him to take action on legislation pending at his desk that would protect or expand the right to vote.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

ACLU of Virginia Statement on Governor Ralph Northam's Racist Yearbook Photo

Virginia must have a leader of unquestionned moral authority to lead us in dismantling systems and structures that support the continued oppression of people of color.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights