News & Commentary

We’re busier than ever at ACLU of WV! However, we wanted to make sure to keep you informed about some threats to the rights of homeless and low income people in communities across WV. Jamie Lynn Crofts, ACLU of WV Legal Director, has been monitoring certain proposed city and county ordinances around the state that would make panhandling illegal within the city and county limits. We believe these bans on panhandling would be a clear constitutional violation and have sent letters to the Morgantown City Council, the Martinsburg City Council and the Berkley County Council explaining our concerns.

Get to know ACLU of WV Executive Director, Joseph Cohen. We recently sat down with Joseph to learn more about his background and why he decided to join team #ACLUWV. Below is our Q and A.

Get to know ACLU of WV Interim Executive Director, Jeff Martin. We recently sat down with Jeff to learn more about his background and why working with the ACLU continues to be a passion. Below is our Q and A.

The West Virginia Legislature passed Senate Bill 10, a constitutionally suspect abortion ban. Please take a moment to ask the governor to veto this dangerous legislation.

In 2007 the ACLU of West Virginia filed a case on behalf of the Hartley Hill Hunt Club in Richie County, arguing against depriving individuals of their desired use of their private property for one full day out of the week during hunting seasons.

Several bills and resolutions have been introduced in both the House and Senate that would add West Virginia to the growing list of states calling for a Constitution Convention.

This past summer, the WV Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) fast-tracked a private, for-profit "Dazzy Vance Mountain Retreat," a 70-bed warehouse for children with mental health needs, ages 4 to 21. Thanks to your support, DHHR is pulling away from Dazzy Vance.

My son was placed in an out-of-home youth facility for petty vandalism and his time there nearly ruined his life.

The ACLU of WV is proud to present our 2015 Winter Newsletter! Read about all of our recent exciting work for justice and find out what the future holds for freedom in West Virginia!