ACLU of Virginia

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.

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.

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/immigration/20…

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.

@protctdemocracy @WilmerHale “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…

NEW: We filed new motions in our lawsuit with @protctdemocracy & @wilmerhale against Virginia for unlawfully taking away people’s right to vote.

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/virgin…

Read our press release: aclu.org/press-releases…

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.

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.

Looking for referrals to immigration legal services in Virginia? GO HERE: bit.ly/va-immigration…

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…

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.

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/col…

🚨VIRGINIA: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS🚨 #NoKIngs

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

@GovernorVA @JasonMiyaresVA 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…

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

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!

Happy Pride, Virginia! 🥳 Join us in celebrating how far we've come in our collective liberation and recognizing the hard work ahead.