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Mar 20, 2018

Here's What You Need To Know About The New Voter ID Law

Defending Democracy
The 2016 Voter ID law is now in effect.  The ACLU-WV was active in opposing that law and we continue to oppose anything that can be used to suppress votes. Even still, credit is due to the Secretary of...
The 2016 Voter ID law is now in effect.  The ACLU-WV was active in opposing that law and we continue to oppose anything that can be used to suppress votes. Even still, credit is due to the Secretary of...
Mar 18, 2018

William Denman Scholarship

ACLU of WV is pleased to inform you that the ACLU of WV Foundation offers the William Denman Youth Activist Scholarship of $1,000 to a student devoted to protecting and defending civil liberties. The ACLU...
ACLU of WV is pleased to inform you that the ACLU of WV Foundation offers the William Denman Youth Activist Scholarship of $1,000 to a student devoted to protecting and defending civil liberties. The ACLU...
William Denman Scholarship -- Apply Now
William Denman Scholarship -- Apply Now
Feb 23, 2018

Constitutional Conventions Are a Bad Idea

Defending Democracy
ACLU-WV Policy Director, Eli Baumwell, spoke at a public hearing against HB 2114 – a bill that would limit the number of delegates to an Article V constitutional convention. This bill is a follow-up to a...
ACLU-WV Policy Director, Eli Baumwell, spoke at a public hearing against HB 2114 – a bill that would limit the number of delegates to an Article V constitutional convention. This bill is a follow-up to a...
Feb 22, 2018

#WVLegis Bigot Agenda

Immigrants' Rights
An avalanche of extremist attacks on basic civil liberties is underway in the West Virginia Legislature this session. We’ve aptly branded this barrage of bad bills – the “Bigot Agenda.” Fueled by...
An avalanche of extremist attacks on basic civil liberties is underway in the West Virginia Legislature this session. We’ve aptly branded this barrage of bad bills – the “Bigot Agenda.” Fueled by...
Feb 19, 2018

Stand Together No Matter What

Defending Democracy

ACLU-WV Executive Director Joseph Cohen recently had the opportunity to speak with members of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America about the critical constitutional importance of...

ACLU-WV Executive Director Joseph Cohen recently had the opportunity to speak with members of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America about the critical constitutional importance of...

Feb 15, 2018

Criminal Justice Reform 2018

Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal justice reform is always an important staple in our legislative agenda and this year is no different. In years past, we’ve advocated for truancy reform, implementing community-based programs as...
Criminal justice reform is always an important staple in our legislative agenda and this year is no different. In years past, we’ve advocated for truancy reform, implementing community-based programs as...