News & Commentary

Sep 05, 2018

A man has been held in solitary confinement for more than 12 years. So we sued.

This week, the ACLU of Virginia and the Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of Mr. Nicolas Reyes.

By Vishal Agraharkar

A man holding a sign that says "Solitary Is Torture"
Feb 22, 2018

ACLU-VA's Response to Prince William County Superintendent's Threat against Students who Participate in Protests

We share the concern of those from Prince William County who reached out to us about the preemptive and somewhat threatening tone of the Superintendent’s letter regarding student participation in protests about "school gun violence" either on or off campus during school hours.

Photo of high school students walking out and protesting
Feb 21, 2018

Advice from the ACLU of Virginia for students participating in protest

In light of widespread reports of planned student walkouts as protests at public schools across the country, including in Virginia, it is important for school officials and students alike to keep in mind these important legal considerations:

students gather in front of the Capitol for a massive protest
Jun 18, 2018

But what else can I do?

Personal stories destroy stereotypes and ignite compassion, for others, for our selves and for the world we live in. My passion is already providing a safe and sacred space for stories to be written and providing a platform where those stories can be heard.

A picture of a wall full of sticky notes about what people fight for, from the ACLU Membership Conference
Mar 27, 2018

Chaz Nuttycombe: Your Vote is Your Power

What you’re doing right now is powerful, but the most powerful tool in the arsenal of a citizen in this great country is not your right to protest, but your right to vote.

A protest sign that says "Your Vote Matters" against a background of red maple leaves