Press Releases

ACLU-WV Fires Back Against Coal Baron Over John Oliver Lawsuit

The ACLU-WV is petitioning the court to dismiss the case citing freedom of the press.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Speech

Police Officer Fired For Not Shooting Files Suit Against Municipality

ACLU intervenes when West Virginia police officer fired for not shooting an unarmed Black man.

Journalist Arrested at West Virginia State Capitol Building

On Tuesday, May 9, 2017 journalist Dan Heyman was arrested at the West Virginia State Capitol Building while attempting to ask Secretary Tom Price and Kellyanne Conway a question about the ACA.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Speech

Judge Rules Clerk Must Recognize Online Voter Registrations

ACLU-WV claims victory in efforts from local county clerk to purge voter records.
Issue Areas: Defending Democracy

ACLU-WV Sues Cabell County Clerk

ACLU-WV along with the ACLU National Voting Rights Project and attorney Anthony Majestro filed a class action lawsuit today against Cabell County Clerk Karen Cole for refusing to recognize and permit online voter registration within the county.
Issue Areas: Defending Democracy

ACLU to Fight for Juvenile Mental and Behavioral Health Care Access

Nonprofits Partner to Fight Mental and Behavioral Health Issues in West Virginia Juvenile Justice System
Issue Areas: Juvenile Justice