News & Commentary
Jun 05, 2020
COVID-19 Overwhelms Huttonsville; Mass Testing in Correctional Facilities
By Nikki Zinzuwadia
Jun 03, 2020
It’s Time to Divest from Policing
The underlying problem with policing isn't just the lack of training and procedures — it’s the broadening of their scope and responsibilities that has led to the unlawful use of excessive force and the killing of Black people.
Jun 02, 2020
Intern Spotlight: Clairice Hemme
In addition to her internship with ACLU-WV, Clairice is working as a river guide this summer in Colorado. She is corresponding with our staff via videoconferencing and email, while she works to design our 2020 magazine from her "office" in her car.Get to Know Clairice Hemme
Jun 01, 2020
Intern Spotlight: Nikki Zinzuwadia
Nikki will be writing a recurring piece for ACLU-WV called Incarcerated with COVID-19. Get to Know Nikki Zinzuwadia
May 29, 2020
The Impending COVID-19 Crisis in Our Correctional Systems
By Nikki ZinzuwadiaIn recent weeks, correctional centers throughout the country have been swarmed with coronavirus infections among their workers and inmates. By May 29, The Marshall Project reported that at least 34,584 inmates and 7,987 prison staff across the United States had tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, approximately 455 prisoners and 33 correctional workers in the United States have died from coronavirus-related causes.
May 27, 2020
Coalition Applauds Move Toward Universal Testing in Jails, Prisons, But More Action Needed
A coalition of civil rights, faith, and health advocacy organizations applauds statements by Gov. Jim Justice that the state is moving toward universal COVID-19 testing in prisons and jails, but said much more needs to be done to protect public health.
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