Press Releases

Virginia Became First in the South to Abolish Death Penalty

Our Commonwealth has executed more people than any other state under the guise of justice, but it is a racist, barbaric practice. And thankfully, it ends today.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU-VA and 24 Organizations Lay Out Criteria to Legalize Marijuana Right

Today, we and Marijuana Justice, along with 23 other organizations, sent a letter to Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam and Virginia lawmakers, laying out five criteria for marijuana legalization that will center racial equity and the people and communities most impacted by the War on Drugs.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

Court Fails to Hold Richmond Police Accountable for Violence against Protesters

The court dismissed the lawsuit to hold police accountable for violating protesters' rights, denying the protesters a trial on this matter.