News & Commentary
Jan 17, 2020
First Amendment Victory: Upshur Library Returns Harmless Children's Book to Shelves
A harmless children’s book featuring a same-sex relationship will remain on the shelves of the Upshur County Public Library.
Jan 13, 2020
Introducing the Many Roads Home Campaign
Along with our partners, ACLU-WV launched a social media campaign today that will tell the powerful stories of immigrants living in our state.
Jan 06, 2020
Dunbar's Proposed Anti-Panhandling Ordinance is Unconstitutional
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) informed the city of Dunbar today that its proposed ordinance restricting panhandling in city limits is unconstitutional.
Jan 02, 2020
ACLU-WV Files Records Request Over Restricted Library Book
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) has sent a records request to the Upshur County Public Library regarding the library's decision to restrict access to a children's book that features a same-sex love story.
Dec 30, 2019
Memory of the Holocaust is slipping away. We Cannot Let That Happen.
We must ensure that every single West Virginia public school student receives education about the Holocaust, now more than ever.
Dec 26, 2019
Join our fight in 2020
As we approach the second session of the 84th West Virginia Legislature, we at the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) are preparing again to protect constitutional liberties. The First Amendment, as well as rights to equal protections under the law, due process, and privacy are all at stake.
Dec 16, 2019
Charleston Should Rename Court Street
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia calls on the Charleston City Council to adopt a community proposal that would rename Court Street in downtown Charleston to a name that honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a pre-eminent voice of the Civil Rights Movement who led boycotts, advocated for nonviolent civil disobedience, and who was ultimately assassinated for his work in advocating for a more equitable society for people regardless of race.
Dec 12, 2019
ACLU Supports the Impeachment of President Trump
NEW YORK — The National Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties Union adopted a resolution to support impeachment of President Donald J. Trump in a special session to consider the matter.
Dec 05, 2019
Nazi Salute Photo Shows WV Must Change Now
It is time West Virginia faced a truth: we are suffering from a depraved sickness. White supremacy, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia and transphobia have all been starkly exhibited throughout our government over this past year. Bigotry is becoming West Virginia's defining attribute.
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