Recent NewsFebruary 6 - Statement of Attorney General Mark R. Herring Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring today released the following statement...
February 2 - AG Herring Statement on Governor Northam "It is no longer possible for Governor Northam to lead our Commonwealth and it is time for him to step down. I have spoken with Lieutenant Governor Fairfax and assured him that, should he ascend to the governorship, he will have my complete support and commitment to ensuring his success and the success of our Commonwealth." –Attorney General Mark R. Herring
Attorney General Mark R. Herring has submitted official comments opposing a proposal from the Trump Administration and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos that would undermine Title IX and undo years of progress in preventing and responding to sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination on college campuses.
As parts of Virginia prepare for extreme cold in the coming days, Attorney General Mark R. Herring and his first-in-the-nation Animal Law Unit are reminding Virginia pet owners and law enforcement that animals cannot be left out in the cold without adequate shelter and care, and that there can be serious legal consequences, including charges of animal cruelty, if an animal is left in the cold without adequate shelter.
January 28 - AG Herring Statement on Hate Crimes and White Supremacist Violence Legislation Attorney General Mark R. Herring today released the below statement following the General Assembly’s failure to pass two of his hate crimes and white supremacist violence bills out of subcommittee.
January 23 - AG Herring Statement on Failure of Non-Disclosure Agreement Legislation Attorney General Mark R. Herring released the below statement following the Senate Courts of Justice Committee's failure to pass a bill which would have kept abusers, predators, and harassers from hiding behind non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
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