Senate Joint Resolution 223, sponsored by Majority Leader Tommy Norment (R-Williamsburg) was reported by the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee today on a narrow 8-6 vote. The ACLU of Virginia urges the Senate to vote no on this alarmingly regressive effort to roll back the right to vote.

“The ACLU of Virginia opposes the death penalty and seeks an end to its practice in Virginia. Until that happens, however, the Commonwealth must, at a minimum, be fully accountable for the manner in which executions are done. The culture of secrecy must end."

The ACLU of Virginia is advocating for universal no-excuse absentee voting accessible to all voters, both in person and by mail.