Press Releases

Apr 14, 2017

ACLU-VA Urges Governor Terry McAuliffe to Veto Bills that Would Codify Wealth-based Discrimination in Virginia Criminal Justice System

On April 13, ACLU-VA Executive Director Claire Guthrie Gastañaga sent a letter to Gov. Terry McAuliffe asking him to veto companion bills HB1856 and SB1285, which would require courts to put people ordered to pay restitution on indefinite probation and codify wealth-based discrimination in Virginia
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Mar 10, 2017

ACLU-VA Tells Local Law Enforcement Not to Cooperate with ICE and to Avoid Placing Religious Messages on Vehicles

The ACLU of Virginia has offered guidance to local law enforcement agencies in the areas of federal immigration law enforcement and placement of “In God We Trust” decals on official vehicles.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Derechos De Los Inmigrantes
Mar 08, 2017

ACLU-VA Urges Gov. McAuliffe to Veto Four Remaining Bills from 2017 Legislature

The ACLU of Virginia is urging Gov. Terry McAuliffe to veto two bills approved by the 2017 General Assembly that would hurt free speech rights, and two that would allow LGBT discrimination.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform, First Amendment Rights, Immigrants' Rights, Derechos De Los Inmigrantes, LGBTQ+ Rights