Institute for Justice: Victory! Virginia Woman Allowed to Work With Patients Following Judge's Ruling
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Victory! Virginia Woman Allowed to Work with Patients Following Judge's Ruling; Lawsuit Continues
Last week, substance abuse counselor Melissa Brown successfully passed a "screening assessment" allowing her to begin working with patients again. Melissa is currently challenging Virginia's "barrier crime" law, which . . .
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Victory! Virginia Woman Allowed to Work with Patients Following Judge's Ruling; Lawsuit Continues
Last week, substance abuse counselor Melissa Brown successfully passed a "screening assessment" allowing her to begin working with patients again. Melissa is currently challenging Virginia's "barrier crime" law, which . . .