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Aug 22, 2022

ACLU-WV Files Legal Actions in State, Federal Courts Against Legislature for Free Speech, Open Meetings Law Violations

Members of the public have every right to record public meetings.

Members of the public have every right to record public meetings.

The West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, WV
The West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, WV
Jul 29, 2022

Letter: WV Senate Must Allow Public To Record Them as They Ban Abortion or We'll See Them in Court

Senate cannot hide their shameful vote from the public's cameras
Senate cannot hide their shameful vote from the public's cameras
Sent Stamped over Demand Letter to Senate President Blair
Sent Stamped over Demand Letter to Senate President Blair
Jul 1, 2022

Join a Rally for Abortion Rights in West Virginia

We refuse to be dragged back to the 19th Century in West Virginia.
We refuse to be dragged back to the 19th Century in West Virginia.
Abortion rights protesters hold signs with messages like "My Body, My Choice" in front of the federal courthouse in Charleston, West Virginia
Abortion rights protesters hold signs with messages like "My Body, My Choice" in front of the federal courthouse in Charleston, West Virginia
Jul 1, 2022

Our Statement: Hate on Display in Jackson County Government

West Virginians deserve better than this from elected leaders.
West Virginians deserve better than this from elected leaders.
A Jackson County Commissioner stands between two men wearing Proud Boys-branded clothing as the men flash white power signs with their hands
A Jackson County Commissioner stands between two men wearing Proud Boys-branded clothing as the men flash white power signs with their hands
Jun 10, 2022

Dragline: Across State's Three Largest Cities, Homelessness Often Treated Like A Crime

The following story appears on Dragline.org, powered by ACLU-WV.
The following story appears on Dragline.org, powered by ACLU-WV.
Dominique Miller searches an abandoned building for people using it as shelter.
Dominique Miller searches an abandoned building for people using it as shelter.
Jun 5, 2022

Mollie Kennedy Op-Ed: No Gov. Justice, More Jails Will Not Prevent Mass Shootings

This op-ed by ACLU-WV Community Outreach Director Mollie Kennedy appeared in the June 4 edition of the Charleston Gazette-Mail.  
This op-ed by ACLU-WV Community Outreach Director Mollie Kennedy appeared in the June 4 edition of the Charleston Gazette-Mail.  
ACLU-WV Community Outreach Director Mollie Kennedy
ACLU-WV Community Outreach Director Mollie Kennedy