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ACLU of Virginia @ACLUVA

Defending civil rights & civil liberties in Virginia.

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JOIN US virtually on Nov. 10 to debrief Virginia's first statewide election under a second Trump term and how together, we can shore up our rights at home. RSVP at acluva.org/am25 to get on the list to receive the Zoom link.
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Trump's second term brought federal attacks on our civil rights—but we're fighting back. Join us Nov 10 to debrief Virginia's first statewide election under a second Trump term. RSVP at acluva.org/AM25.
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By picking up so many people and cramming them into temporary holding facilities like the one in Chantilly, “the administration has created a humanitarian crisis in ICE facilities,” said Sophia Greggs, our senior immigrants' rights attorney. Unacceptable. washingtonpost.com/immigrati…

ICE holding facilities overcrowded amid surge in immigration arrests

Immigration agents have arrested so many people in their D.C. crackdown that they are crowding the agency’s processing site in Northern Virginia, lawyers say.

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NEW: We're investigating the inhumane conditions at ICE's temporary holding facility in Chantilly, Virginia. ICE is violating immigrants' rights—and DHS policy. Swipe for our demands.
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NEW: We filed new motions in our lawsuit with @protctdemocracy & @wilmerhale against Virginia for unlawfully taking away people’s right to vote.
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“Virginia may no longer be a Confederate state ... but our constitution is still oppressing Virginians today.” - Vishal Agraharkar, ACLU of Virginia Senior Supervising Attorney acluva.org/press-releases/th…

Thousands of Virginians who've lost their voting rights could regain them through class action...

The ACLU of Virginia, Protect Democracy, and WilmerHale filed new motions in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that could potentially impact thousands of disenfranchised Virginians.

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Three reasons: 1. Virginia is the last state in the South without post-Dobbs restrictions. 2. Extremists are attacking our bodily autonomy nationwide. 3. VA NEEDS a reproductive freedom constitutional amendment. This November IS the abortion election. 19thnews.org/2025/07/virgini…

Abortion policy in Virginia isn’t settled: Why this year’s election is key

Democrats say that if they don’t win in November, voters won’t get a chance to weigh in on a reproductive rights constitutional amendment.

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BREAKING: An appeals court in VA has rightly denied the Trump admin's cruel attempt to re-detain our client, Dr. Badar Khan Suri. Remember: The First Amendment protects all of us – regardless of citizenship – from being punished by the government for our political speech.
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Read our press release: aclu.org/press-releases/geor…

Georgetown Scholar to Remain Free After Appeals Court Rejects Trump Admin Bid to Re-Detain Him |...

Dr. Badar Khan Suri was released on May 14th after ICE arrested him for constitutionally protected association and speech in support of Palestinian rights

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Pride IS protest! Today marks 56 years since the Stonewall Riots, when Black & Brown trans women—champions like Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera—courageously fought back against police brutality. Their efforts inspired a movement for equity and liberation that continues today.
A person holds up a cardboard sign that says "PRIDE BEGAN TO PROTEST POLICE BRUTALITY. BLACK QUEER, TRANS LIVES MATTER."

ALT A person holds up a cardboard sign that says "PRIDE BEGAN TO PROTEST POLICE BRUTALITY. BLACK QUEER, TRANS LIVES MATTER."

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UPDATE: We are investigating ICE’s practice of targeting Virginians at courthouses, including the detention of multiple people this week at the Chesterfield County Courthouse. Our statement: aclu.org/press-releases/ice-…
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Looking for referrals to immigration legal services in Virginia? GO HERE: bit.ly/va-immigration-legal-…

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We won't let the government take Dr. Khan Suri away from his children, wife, and community again. This week, we're arguing that the only place he should go back to is HIS CLASSROOM at @Georgetown.
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62% of Virginians support a constitutional amendment to protect reproductive freedom—that's why we're working to make that happen with @va4reprofreedom. Between now and November 2026, every conversation, every vote and every volunteer shift matters. pilotonline.com/2025/06/18/c…

Column: Abortion access in Virginia depends on the coming months

To make reproductive freedom permanent in Virginia, we need to show up loudly and relentlessly, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice’s Khenia Haro-Perez writes in a guest column

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🚨VIRGINIA: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS🚨 #NoKIngs
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Our courthouses, including immigration courts, must be safe for EVERYONE. ICE is disrupting due process, tearing families and communities apart, and in this case, obstructing people’s right to witness their rogue actions. ICE doesn’t keep us safe. loom.ly/VQFfAnQ

ICE agents detain people outside Virginia immigration court, strong-arm activists filming

ICE agents detained as many as 11 men outside an immigration court in Sterling, Virginia. Video from activists shows an agent strong-arming two bystanders filming the arrests.

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It's shameful @GovernorVA would make comments - and @JasonMiyaresVA would sign onto a letter - extoling Pres. Trump's unlawful deployment of the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles. Supporting Trump's attempt to violently crush dissent is WRONG. loom.ly/sW7NHU8

Gov. Youngkin reacts to Trump's actions amid ICE protests: 'I fully support what he's done'

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he "fully supports" President Donald Trump's actions amid protests in Los Angeles against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

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With 1 million immigrants & the 2nd-highest number of active-duty personnel in the country, Virginians know better than most what an abuse of power it is to weaponize the military against people standing in solidarity with immigrants. Our statement: aclu.org/press-releases/virg…

Virginia’s Governor and Attorney General are Wrong to Support President Trump’s Unlawful Deployment...

RICHMOND, Va. – In response to Virginia Governor Youngkin’s comments and Virginia Attorney General Miyares’ signature on a letter supporting...

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Happy Pride, Virginia! 🥳 Join us in celebrating how far we've come in our collective liberation and recognizing the hard work ahead.
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We'll be tabling at: 🏳️‍🌈 Portsmouth Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Fest Norfolk 🏳️‍🌈 Pride at the Beach 🏳️‍🌈 Pride in the 'Peake 🏳️‍🌈 Fredericksburg Pride 🏳️‍🌈 VA Pridefest 🏳️‍🌈 SWVA Pride Fest We'll be giving out FREE swag and Spread Trans Joy zines. See you there!
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