Meet Advocacy Associate Rusty Williams

Musician/artist turned into a community organizer following a cancer diagnosis with no resources or insurance

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How the So-Called "Child Welfare System" Hurts Families

Report finds West Virginia terminates parental rights at more than twice the rate of any other state.

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After Disastrous State Election for Civil Liberties Champions, Our Work is More Important than Ever

Many civil liberties champions lost their elections, but thanks to our supporters, the ACLU of West Virginia isn't going anywhere.

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Read Our Letter Opposing Censure of Parkersburg Library Over 'Gender Queer'

Removing book would be clear violation of the First Amendment and numerous Supreme Court rulings

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Letter to the Editor: Religious Leaders Failing Queer West Virginians

The following letter by Rev. Jenny Williams, ACLU-WV Faith Organizer, appeared in Sunday's Dominion Post newspaper.  ​​​​​​​

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ACLU-WV Urges Mon County Schools to Reconsider Ban on Pride, BLM Flags

The policy is likely to create a hostile learning environment

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Three Reasons Why the Senate Must Pass the Respect for Marriage Act

Our hard-won rights are under threat at the U.S. Supreme Court. This bill would provide some protection.

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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.

The West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, WV

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

Sent Stamped over Demand Letter to Senate President Blair