Virginia’s New AG Undermines Rule of Law by Rescinding Fight Against Illegal Immigration Tuition Benefits

In a troubling move that raises serious questions about priorities and principles, Virginia’s newly sworn-in Attorney General Jay Jones has withdrawn from a joint lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice challenging the Virginia Dream Act of 2020. This law extends in-state tuition benefits to undocumented immigrants who meet certain state residency requirements, a policy that undermines both federal immigration laws and the rights of American citizens. Just days after taking office, Jones dismissed the agreement forged by his predecessor, Jason Miyares, who courageously allied with the Trump administration to uphold federal law and preserve fairness for legitimate U.S. citizens...