News & Commentary
Jun 11, 2019
Three Campaigns to Create a More Just Mountain State
Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of WV is unveiling three campaigns to guide our work for the next decade. With these campaigns, we aim to fundamentally change West Virginia.
May 28, 2019
We Want to Reduce Incarceration by 50 Percent. Here's How.
The ACLU of West Virginia today released a report that outlines how West Virginia can cut incarceration in half by pursuing reforms to accessibility of mental health and substance abuse services, reducing and normalizing sentences, and eliminating cash bail.
Mar 27, 2018
Danny Jones and Company Are Out Of Control
The Kanawha County Health Department was forced to end their needle exchange program due to new rules implemented at the request Charleston Mayor Danny Jones and Police Chief Cooper.
Feb 12, 2018
SNAP Benefits Should Never Be Political
Eli Baumwell gave personal testimony against HB 4001 – a bill that would institute work requirements for public benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
May 10, 2017
What Happens When You Don't Shoot: Meet Stephen Mader
Early in the morning of May 6, 2016, Weirton Police Officer Stephen Mader responded to a domestic dispute call. When he arrived on the scene, he encountered R.J. Williams, a young African American man. When Officer Mader asked Mr. Williams to show his hands, Mr. Williams revealed that he was holding a gun. As Mr. Williams began waiving his gun around, Officer Mader ordered him to drop his weapon. Mr. Williams ignored Officer Mader’s demand and repeatedly responded, “Just shoot me.”
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