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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
Combats the cost crisis, protects health of Virginia's children, and stands up to fraud
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Attorney General Jay Jones took action to address the issues keeping Virginians up at night, from rising prices to keeping children safe.
Fighting the Cost Crisis
Everyday necessities and basics are becoming harder to afford, a fact that people across the Commonwealth are struggling
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RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
Combats the cost crisis, protects health of Virginia's children, and stands up to fraud
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Attorney General Jay Jones took action to address the issues keeping Virginians up at night, from rising prices to keeping children safe.
Fighting the Cost Crisis
Everyday necessities and basics are becoming harder to afford, a fact that people across the Commonwealth are strugglingwith. From securing a major ruling over USDA funding to standing against illegal tariffs in court, Attorney General Jay Jones took several actions to help Virginians fight the growing cost crisis.
PRESS RELEASE: Attorney General Jay Jones Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump Administration's Arbitrary Conditions on Critical Food Security Funding
"As Virginians face a growing cost crisis, President Trump is politicizing funding for critical USDA programs that help feed vulnerable children, hardworking families, senior citizens and rural communities," said Attorney General Jay Jones. "Estimates show that nearly one million Virginians are facing hunger. Now more than ever, Virginians are relying on programs like SNAP and WIC to keep their families fed and healthy. This office will keep fighting for these crucial resources and the people who depend on them."
Reuters: Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies
A judge on Friday blocked the U.S. Department of Agriculture from withholding tens of billions of dollars in federal funds from states unless they complied with the Trump administration's policies...
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USDA's conditions could affect nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the anti-poverty food stamp program, as well as the school lunch program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, the plaintiffs said. They alleged the USDA lacked authority to impose the new conditions, which they say violate the U.S. Constitution's Spending Clause and went into effect without going through required legal procedures.
PRESS RELEASE: Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs
"Virginians are quite literally paying the consequences of Donald Trump's illegal actions. Across the Commonwealth, people are worried about how they are going to make ends meet," said Attorney General Jay Jones. "The President continues to act as though he is above the law and beyond the boundaries of executive powers. He isn't. Virginia joined this coalition to protect our communities, our industries, and the rule of law, and my office will keep doing just that."
Protecting Virginians
Attorney General Jay Jones continues to focus on protecting Virginians from the dangers of vaping and fraud, calling for responsibility in racing sponsorships, and raising awareness about dangerous fraud schemes.
PRESS RELEASE: Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
"As the attention of the world is focused on Formula 1 so are the eyes of Virginia's children. Highly addictive products are making their way into F1 sponsorships and they're targeting our kids," said Attorney General Jones. "Racing organizations must take responsibility for how these sponsorships influence viewers, especially children. My office is committed to addressing the public health threat of tobacco and nicotine addiction and will continue working to keep Virginians safe."
PRESS RELEASE: Attorney General Jay Jones Announces New Tools to Combat Notario Fraud
"Every Virginian deserves transparency and qualified assistance when they navigate the legal process. Unfortunately, Virginians have trusted notarios to act in roles they are not qualified to serve in, resulting in consumers being taken advantage of and left in the legal lurch," said Attorney General Jay Jones. "Starting in July, my office will have new authority to take on notario fraud, which has proven detrimental to consumers, and keep our communities safe from bad actors."
Defending our Democracy
The Office of the Attorney General is committed to ensuring that every Virginian's voice is heard and that elections are run freely and fairly.
Cardinal News: Attorney general opens review of Republican nomination process for Lynchburg City Council candidates
State Attorney General Jay Jones on Monday launched a review of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee's recent nomination process for three open city council seats, saying it "may have violated state law."
On May 30, the party's firehouse primary whittled 10 candidates down to three nominees: Lynchburg Republican City Committee Chair Veronica Bratton and incumbents Marty Misjuns and Larry Taylor, who are set to advance to the general election for the city council in November.
The nomination process was the first to be executed since a new state law that favors, but doesn't explicitly require, state-run primaries was enacted. Known as Helmer's law -- named for its introduction by Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax County -- the legislation took effect in 2024 and requires nomination methods to make provisions for absentee voters. It left little room for party-run nominations to operate, as absentee voting is an element that they have never included or aren't logistically able to.
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"The OAG has reviewed allegations that the LRCC implemented an inadequate absentee ballot process for the primary, and that certain protected voters were excluded from participating in the election," the letter, sent from Deputy Attorney General Helen Hardiman to acting chair of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee Sara Kalafian, reads. "Based on a review of these allegations and publicly available information, the OAG has concerns that the LRCC's processes and practices may have violated state law by effectively disenfranchising" the five groups of voters protected by Helmer's law: active-duty soldiers, college students, people with disabilities, people with contagious diseases that are a threat to public health and people temporarily living outside the country.
"We are obviously going to fully cooperate with any requests," Kalafian said in a phone call Monday. "His review is just based on the ability to cover the five categories of the classes of voters, which we've met completely. That's always been our aim and goal, and we're confident we addressed their concern."
WSET: Attorney General Jay Jones opens investigation into Lynchburg Republican Firehouse Primary
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has opened an investigation into the Lynchburg Republican City Committee's (LRCC) Firehouse Primary over their absentee ballot process.
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"The OAG has reviewed allegations that the LRCC implemented an inadequate absentee ballot process for the primary, and that certain protected voters were excluded from participating in the election," the Office of the Attorney General wrote. "Based on a review of these allegations and publicly available information, the OAG has concerns that the LRCC's processes and practices may have violated state law by effectively disenfranchising eligible active-duty soldiers, college students, and persons with disabilities."
According to the letter, the office said the Attorney General has the "full authority" to take any necessary or appropriate action to enforce the Commonwealth's election laws.
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According to the letter, the LRCC has until June 29 to comply with the letter.
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/3041-what-virginians-are-seeing-attorney-general-jay-jones-shares-weekly-roundup-of-actions-taken-9
Statement of the Office of the Maine Attorney General on Abuse of Data Breach Reporting System
AUGUSTA, Maine, June 13 -- The Maine Attorney General Office issued the following statement on June 12, 2026:
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Statement of the Office of the Maine Attorney General on Abuse of Data Breach Reporting System
The Office of the Maine Attorney General has been made aware of an apparent abuse of our data breach reporting system. After conversations with VRChat, one of two affected companies, it has become clear that the reported data breaches were hoaxes submitted by an unknown entity unrelated to either company.
These false reports have been removed from the database. We have no knowledge of
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AUGUSTA, Maine, June 13 -- The Maine Attorney General Office issued the following statement on June 12, 2026:
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Statement of the Office of the Maine Attorney General on Abuse of Data Breach Reporting System
The Office of the Maine Attorney General has been made aware of an apparent abuse of our data breach reporting system. After conversations with VRChat, one of two affected companies, it has become clear that the reported data breaches were hoaxes submitted by an unknown entity unrelated to either company.
These false reports have been removed from the database. We have no knowledge ofany recent legitimate data breach reports from either VRChat or Discord.
We are reviewing our procedures to make this abuse less likely in the future while preserving the public availability of such information.
The public-facing database will remain offline until then. In the interim, if you are an entity who needs to submit a data breach report, you can continue to do so through our online reporting service.
If you need information from existing reports, please contact us at AG.ConsumerProtectionDivision@maine.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.maine.gov/ag/news-and-library/press-releases/statement-office-maine-attorney-general-abuse-data-breach-reporting
Okla. A.G. Drummond Asks Big 12 to Sanction Texas Tech
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Drummond asks Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech
In a letter today to the Big 12 Conference, Attorney General Gentner Drummond recommended the conference take action against Texas Tech following quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling violations.
Drummond said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's claims that sanctions against Texas Tech would violate antitrust laws are meritless. Drummond noted his office has a direct interest in the integrity of Big 12 Conference
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Drummond asks Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech
In a letter today to the Big 12 Conference, Attorney General Gentner Drummond recommended the conference take action against Texas Tech following quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling violations.
Drummond said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's claims that sanctions against Texas Tech would violate antitrust laws are meritless. Drummond noted his office has a direct interest in the integrity of Big 12 Conferencecompetition because Oklahoma State University is a member institution.
"The idea that the Big 12 may not sanction the actions of one of its members under an agreed-upon preexisting contract is facially absurd," Drummond said in the letter. "By adopting and enforcing its bylaws, the Big 12 Conference is simply 'upholding integrity and fair play among [its] membership."
Drummond noted that Sorsby broke NCAA rules by wagering roughly $90,000 on sports across four years, even betting 40 times on games involving his own team at Indiana.
"If Texas Tech will not do the right thing, the Big 12 should," Drummond said, adding his office stands ready to assist the conference.
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INFODOC: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/oag/news-documents/2026/june/doc04858620260612101359.pdf
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/june/drummond-asks-big-12-to-sanction-texas-tech.html
Md. A.G. Office: Deputy Identified and Decedent Identification Delayed in Fatal Police-Involved Collision in Harford County
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 13 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Deputy Identified and Decedent Identification Delayed in Fatal Police-Involved Collision in Harford County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the Harford County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputy involved in the fatal police-involved collision that occurred on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Belcamp, Harford County, Maryland. The IID needs additional time to confirm the identity of the decedent.
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 13 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Deputy Identified and Decedent Identification Delayed in Fatal Police-Involved Collision in Harford County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the Harford County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputy involved in the fatal police-involved collision that occurred on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Belcamp, Harford County, Maryland. The IID needs additional time to confirm the identity of the decedent.
Theinvolved deputy is identified as HCSO Senior Deputy Allen Jennings, a 10-year veteran. Deputy Jennings is assigned to the K-9 Unit.
The IID will release the decedent's identity once it is confirmed.
The IID continues to investigate the circumstances of this fatal police-involved collision. Anyone with information about this incident, including cell phone or private surveillance video, is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or by email at [email protected].
The deputy was wearing a body-worn camera, and his cruiser is equipped with a dashboard camera, which recorded the incident. The IID will generally release the body-worn cameras and dashcam footage within 20 business days of an incident. There may be situations where more than 20 days is necessary, including if investigators need more time to complete witness interviews, if there are technical delays caused by the need to shield the identities of civilian witnesses, or to allow family members to view the video before it is released to the public.
To read the original news release, click here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-Fatal-Police-Involved-Collision-in-Harford-County--.aspx
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Deputy-Identified-and-Decedent-Identification-Delayed-in-Fatal-Police-Involved-Collision-in-Harford-County.aspx
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Supporting New York Law Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Supporting New York Law Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
Amicus Brief Argues Federal Government Cannot Require States to Enforce Immigration Law in Courthouses
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act (POCA), a New York law that prohibits civil arrests in
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Supporting New York Law Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
Amicus Brief Argues Federal Government Cannot Require States to Enforce Immigration Law in Courthouses
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act (POCA), a New York law that prohibits civil arrests instate courthouses unless backed by a judicial order, as well as two executive orders that promote public safety in state government buildings.
Attorney General Brown and the attorneys general explain in an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, that one purpose of POCA, which New York passed in 2020, is to protect individuals who attend court proceedings, as parties or witnesses, from civil immigration enforcement. This protection is important for protecting access to courthouses for undocumented immigrants, ensuring crime victims and witnesses can report crimes, families can access custody protections, and tenants can bring landlord disputes before judges. The law is built upon two executive orders issued by the State of New York that limit civil immigration arrests in state facilities and that direct employees to generally refrain from involvement with federal civil immigration enforcement, unless required by law.
"Justice is out of reach when people are afraid to enter a courthouse. A witness may stay silent, a victim may not seek help, and a parent may lose the chance to protect their family's home," said Attorney General Brown. "We joined this brief because states have the authority to keep their communities safe and preserve access to justice."
The brief explains that POCA reflects a historical common-law privilege from civil arrests at state courthouses, which is an arrest of a person to ensure that they appear in a civil proceeding, rather than on criminal charges. The brief also states that POCA and the executive orders are commonsense exercises of New York's sovereign authority to control its property and resources, and that the challenged measures are all lawful.
In June 2025, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit challenging POCA and the two executive orders, alleging they are preempted by the Immigration and Nationality Act and that they violate principles of intergovernmental immunity. After a district court dismissed the lawsuit in November 2025, the Trump administration appealed that decision.
In their brief, Attorney General Brown and the coalition argue that POCA is consistent with long-standing state statutes that prohibit civil arrests in state courthouses to preserve state judicial system functionality, and that the executive orders the law is built upon are consistent with measures taken to limit state officials' involvement with civil immigration enforcement.
The coalition explains that empirical evidence shows that such measures ensure that state residents feel free to participate in court proceedings, cooperate with law enforcement and access basic state services, including education and healthcare. The coalition argues that POCA and the executive orders are constitutional under long-standing principles of federalism, including the basic rule that the federal government cannot require states to assist in enforcing federal law.
Joining Attorney General Brown in filing the amicus brief are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Joins-Coalition-Supporting-New-York-Law-Ensuring-Public-Safety-in-State-Buildings.aspx
Information on Major Discipline and Internal Affairs Investigations of Officers in 2025 Released by the N.J. AG's Office
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 13 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Information on Major Discipline and Internal Affairs Investigations of Officers in 2025 Released by the AG's Office
The Attorney General's Office of Justice Data (OJD) and Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today released their annual report providing insight into major disciplinary actions taken by New Jersey law enforcement agencies against law enforcement officers in 2025.
Consistent with Attorney General directives, the Major Discipline Report,
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TRENTON, New Jersey, June 13 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Information on Major Discipline and Internal Affairs Investigations of Officers in 2025 Released by the AG's Office
The Attorney General's Office of Justice Data (OJD) and Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today released their annual report providing insight into major disciplinary actions taken by New Jersey law enforcement agencies against law enforcement officers in 2025.
Consistent with Attorney General directives, the Major Discipline Report,Major Discipline Dashboard, and the Internal Affairs Dashboard, all available on the Attorney General's website, have been updated with the data from 2025, the latest available information.
"Maintaining faith in government and trust in law enforcement requires that residents know the State holds law enforcement to the highest professional standards," said Attorney General Jennifer Davenport. "Transparency and accountability are key to maintaining public confidence in our officers."
The new 560-page report covers discipline imposed between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. According to the information reported for the 2025 reporting year, 817 major discipline actions were taken by 169 agencies against 654 officers.
The Attorney General's Office shares this information to increase transparency of police discipline and use of force. It is being provided in accordance with AG Directive 2021-6 and AG Directive 2022-14. Those directives require all New Jersey law enforcement agencies to submit to the Attorney General a major discipline reporting form, detailing major internal disciplinary actions against their officers from the prior year, by January 31 of the following year.
Reportable discipline includes terminations, reductions in rank, suspension of more than five days, and instances when officers are found guilty of certain internal affairs violations. In addition, reportable discipline includes discriminatory conduct, filing a false report, intentionally performing an improper search, applying excessive force, being untruthful, intentionally mishandling or destroying evidence, committing domestic violence, and other infractions. The reporting requirement also covers officers charged with an indictable crime and officers who departed from their agency while any internal affairs matter was pending where the ultimate outcome of the investigation would have required reporting. Submissions to the State are published in the report as they were provided by the local reporting agency, with no corrections to grammar or inconsistent information.
Agencies report officers serving major discipline only when the discipline is final, and appeals have been exhausted. Pending cases are not included. Thus, officers suspended in 2025, but whose discipline determination is not final, do not appear in the report. The report only covers completed cases with sustained charges resulting in final sanctions, or plea agreements not pending any potential appeals as of the end of 2025 as reported by each law enforcement agency.
Also released today, the 2025 summary of all reported Internal Affairs cases is available online. This information includes the number of internal affairs cases, the number of officers cited in an internal affairs investigation, and outcomes for cases closed. For 2025, law enforcement agencies reported opening more than 16,000 internal affairs investigations stemming from more than 11,000 incidents, involving more than 10,000 unique law enforcement officers across New Jersey. More than a quarter of all closed investigations resulted in a sustained finding, most frequently resulting in oral or written reprimands. They represented the disciplinary action taken 40 percent of the time. Other corrective actions taken included retraining or counseling, which occurred in 18 percent of the cases, and suspension without pay, which happened in 14 percent of the instances.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/information-on-major-discipline-and-internal-affairs-investigations-of-officers-in-2025-released-by-the-ags-office/
ICYMI: Va. A.G. Jones Combats the Cost Crisis
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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ICYMI: Attorney General Jay Jones Combats the Cost Crisis
Attorney General Jay Jones Secures Preliminary Injunction Maintaining Virginians' Access to Food Security Programs Despite Trump Administration Attacks
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Attorney General Jay Jones has secured a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump's attempt to politicize U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants by excluding eligible Virginians from access to food security.
The conditions would force states
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RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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ICYMI: Attorney General Jay Jones Combats the Cost Crisis
Attorney General Jay Jones Secures Preliminary Injunction Maintaining Virginians' Access to Food Security Programs Despite Trump Administration Attacks
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Attorney General Jay Jones has secured a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump's attempt to politicize U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants by excluding eligible Virginians from access to food security.
The conditions would force statesto follow vague, expansive, and unconstitutional conditions in order to receive critical USDA funding for programs like Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children (WIC). These life-saving programs provide emergency food assistance to children, families, and vulnerable populations.
"As Virginians face a growing cost crisis, President Trump is politicizing funding for critical USDA programs that help feed vulnerable children, hardworking families, senior citizens and rural communities," said Attorney General Jay Jones. "Estimates show that nearly one million Virginians are facing hunger. Now more than ever, Virginians are relying on programs like SNAP and WIC to keep their families fed and healthy. This office will keep fighting for these crucial resources and the people who depend on them."
Virginia Mercury: Injunction pauses "unconstitutional' USDA conditions for SNAP, WIC funding to Virginia, other states
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced Thursday that a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on June 5 amid a multi-state lawsuit challenging "vague, extraneous and unreasoned conditions" to how the U.S Department of Agriculture issues funding to states.
"As Virginians face a growing cost crisis, President Trump is politicizing funding for critical USDA programs that help feed vulnerable children, hardworking families, senior citizens and rural communities," Jones said in a statement, noting that nearly one million Virginians are facing hunger and rely on programs like SNAP and WIC, which are funded by the USDA.
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Countering this, Virginia, 20 other states and the District of Columbia sued in March, stating they believe the impositions for compliance are unclear and unconstitutional.
The injunction means that these conditions will not apply as the lawsuit continues to advance.
Federal lawyers said in court filings that the new requirements would "help promote the sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars, strengthen USDA's control and oversight of obligated funds, and ensure that grant recipients comply with federal laws, regulations and policies."
Cardinal News: Notes from the Square: Budget negotiations...and a victory for a coalition of attorneys general suing the Trump administration over SNAP changes
The office of Attorney General Jay Jones announced Thursday that the Virginia AG, along with a coalition of 21 attorneys general across the country, has secured a preliminary injunction to block changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other programs. The coalition sued the Trump administration in March over changes to the food assistance programs.
Policy changes in the federal spending bill, HR 1, could lead to some Virginians losing SNAP benefits, as eligibility rules are tightened and administrative hurdles are increased. Advocates warn that these provisions could cause otherwise eligible households to lose benefits simply because they fail to navigate the red tape."
** CLICK HERE (https://virginiamercury.com/briefs/injunction-pauses-unconstitutional-usda-conditions-for-snap-wic-funding-to-virginia-other-states/) for the full story**
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/3042-icymi-attorney-general-jay-jones-combats-the-cost-crisis
