Press Releases

ACLU-VA Statement Regarding Meeting with Henrico County Police Chief and Commonwealth’s Attorney

Our Director of Strategic Communications Bill Farrar and Director of Advocacy Jenny Glass participated today in a meeting with Henrico County Police Chief Humberto Cardounel and Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor, other law enforcement officials, and a small number of community advocates.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Case Challenging Virginia’s Use of Solitary Confinement

Federal District Court Judge Robert E. Payne today issued a sweeping 67-page opinion rejecting in its entirety an attempt by Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) officials and employees to block judicial review of their use of solitary confinement in state prisons.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform