Abolish Slavery VA

03/04/2026

02/25/2026

02/22/2026

A Colorado court has ruled that forcing incarcerated people to work under threats of punishment is illegal under the state's constitution marking a major win in efforts to end forced prison labor in the United States.

02/21/2026

Children are scared. Parents are worried that their children will be denied an education for just being an immigrant. We have a responsibility to protect those who cannot protect themselves. HB836 will safeguard our children and demand that ICE remain off our K-12 campuses. These families came here for a better life, and while DC is failing them, Virginia will not.

We trust our local law enforcement, our resource officers, and our school administrators; we do not trust the actions of ICE. With this legislation, we will ensure our schools are safe.

02/17/2026

02/17/2026

It's been four years in the making, but a judge has finally ruled in a class action lawsuit against the CDOC and Gov. Polis, finding they violated the state constitution by forcing prisoners to work.

02/17/2026

Join us on Tuesday...

Virginia Beach Resistance, along with local organization COVA Coalition, is joining national organizations 50501, Citizens' Impeachment, and FLARE USA for a local event as part of the National Day of Action: In-District Lobbying on Tuesday, Feb. 17. We are calling for the impeachment of Trump and the complete abolishment of ICE. Representatives will be in their districts; it's time to catch them at home. It's time to Remove the Regime AND Abolish ICE!

WHO/WHEN/WHERE: We are asking you to visit Rep. Jen Kiggans' Virginia Beach Town Center Office (Virginia's 2nd District) on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The address is 283 Constitution Drive, Suite 900, but the One Columbus building is actually located at the corner of Main St. and Town Center Dr. The Office is open from 9 am to 5 pm. First, try scheduling an appointment by calling 757-364-7650 or using their meeting request form at https://kiggans.house.gov/meeting-request

If you are unable to make an appointment, then just show up and make a written statement. Afterwards, attend the Protest Rally in front of her building from 3-5:30 pm. Sign up to participate in this action via Mobilize at https://www.mobilize.us/50501missouri-1/event/896373/

08/12/2025

Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside Richmond City Hall Monday afternoon to protest what they called an escalation of immigration enforcement across Virginia and to demand the city cut ties with federal immigration authorities.Organized by Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality and...