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Sep 11, 2020
ACLU-WV Releases 2020 Election Guide
Your vote matters. That’s why ACLU-WV has compiled a comprehensive guide to help voters navigate the historic 2020 General Election.
Sep 10, 2020
All 55 County School Systems Sent Notice About LGBTQ Student Rights
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a Virginia school system violated the civil rights of ACLU client Gavin Grimm when school officials barred him from using the boy’s restroom and refused to update his school records to match his gender identity.
Sep 04, 2020
Understanding the CDC's Eviction Moratorium
Citing the health risks of losing shelter during a global pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a moratorium on evictions through the end of year.
Sep 02, 2020
ACLU-WV Sues City of Wheeling Over Continued Unlawful Actions Against Homeless Community
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) and attorneys Patrick Cassidy and Timothy F. Cogan of the Cassidy, Cogan, Shapell & Voegelin, L.C. law firm are taking legal action today to stop the city of Wheeling from destroying more encampments occupied by homeless community members.
Aug 27, 2020
DIGITAL DIVIDE: WV Officials Must Address Inequality in Education
As the school year approaches, state leaders, school boards and teachers are debating how to safely resume education amid a pandemic.Gov. Jim Justice recently announced a color-coded county ranking system that will monitor COVID-19 spread and determine how schools can open. While county officials evaluate in-person, hybrid and online-only options for their communities, some educators and public health experts are pushing for a statewide virtual start to the school year.
Aug 20, 2020
Morgantown's Actions on Encampment Are Troubling
Under pressure from some community members, Morgantown officials are again making moves to relocate unhoused community members living in the Diamond Village encampment. Poverty is not a crime, and people experiencing homelessness are afforded the same rights under the Constitution as everyone else.
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