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ACLU lawsuit against police action during summer protest dismissed
A Richmond Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia against the Virginia State Police, the Richmond Police Department and the City of Richmond for actions taken against protesters during a “teach-in” last summer on police brutality and community action.
Prison justice hearing May 19 at Second Baptist Church
Stories of jail and prison life will be shared at a public hearing on prison justice 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Second Baptist Church, 1400 Idlewood Ave., it has been announced.
ACLU changes stance in wake of Charlottesville violence
The American Civil Liberties Union no longer will defend hate groups seeking to march with firearms. That was the policy change announced last week by the organization’s national executive director, Anthony Romero. The organization directly attributes the change to the violent and deadly clash between white nationalists and counterprotesters in Charlottesville on Aug. 12.
