Baumwell: Warner’s Election Comments Endanger Our Democracy

There is zero evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.

Eli Baumwell speaks at the state Legislature

Trans West Virginians: Take Our Survey

Survey participants will be entered to win a gift card.

"Trans People Belong" in bold typeface on a transgender pride flag, with the words "take the survey" highlighted in red

State, Local Authorities Should Declare State of Emergency on Charleston's West Side

ACLU-WV rarely supports declarations of emergencies because they can present civil liberties concerns, but the situation on the West Side certainly constitutes an emergency.

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Baumwell: Schoolhouses Are Not Churches

When the government tramples people’s rights, those who value freedom will show up.

A photo of red lockers in a school hallway

Remembering Hilary Chiz, Our First Executive Director

First Executive Director remembered as visionary leader, fierce supporter of civil rights and free speech.

Hilary Chiz is shown hiking in the mountains

Five Reasons the Trump Gag Order Violates the First Amendment

The order issued to Trump in the election interference case restricts protected speech.

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ACLU-WV to Sen. Manchin: TikTok Bans Are Unconstitutional

Banning Tiktok is a terrible idea.

Copy of letter to Sen. Machin with the word "Sent" stamped in red over the text.

Meet Fall 2023 Intern Sam Green

Trans activist/Marshall social work major helping to research ACLU-WV's history, plan events, and more.

Sam Green is a white person with short medium brown hair, blue eyes and glasses, wearing a green shirt and brown sweater, standing outside of the ACLU offices.

ACLU-WV to Wheeling Officials: Cruel Attempt to Criminalize Poverty Likely Unconstitutional

Wheeling is set to vote on an ordinance criminalizing sleeping outside Tuesday.

"SENT" is stamped in red over the letter sent to Wheeling officials Monday.