Press Releases

Mar 09, 2022

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
Mar 04, 2022

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
Oct 13, 2020

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
Aug 21, 2020

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
May 05, 2020

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