WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
Continues to defend Virginia against federal overreach, brings awareness to fair housing and shows support for survivors of sexual assault

RICHMOND, VA. – Attorney General Jay Jones this week continued taking action to protect Virginians from federal overreach, reminded Virginians of their fair housing rights, and participated in Wear Teal Day, bringing awareness to and supporting survivors of sexual violence.

Legal Actions to Protect Virginia’s Elections

Attorney General Jones continues to make news as he sues the Trump administration over an illegal executive order impacting elections. AG Jones made clear this effort is unlawful, undermines state authority, restricts access to voting, and erodes public trust in our secure voting systems.

Virginia Lawyers Weekly: Virginia joins lawsuit over federal election control

Virginia Mercury: Virginia AG joins fight against president’s hypocrisy on mail-in voting

Legal AF: Trump Hit with Lawsuit He Feared the Most on Elections

“Voter suppression tactics have taken many different forms over the course of many generations. I am the grandson of people who were very present and prominent in the civil rights movement here in Virginia—people who gave their all to make sure that descendants like me had the right to vote. I sit across the dinner table from family members who were denied the right to vote simply because of the color of their skin.”

Instagram reel on voter suppression tactics, reel on constitutional duty

LegalAF Substack, Note on voter suppression tactics

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Bluesky: Jone-States run elections

Prince William Times: Virginia joins multi-state lawsuit challenging Trump’s election order

“I’m proud to join attorneys general across the country in defending the right to the franchise and to use every legal tool available to us to stop the president’s illegal power grab.”

NBC12: Virginia attorney general joins lawsuit challenging Trump voting executive order

“If you’re going to make changes to election administration it’s going to come through Congress. Not through the president and not through an executive order. States have had tremendous success in administering their own elections, managing their own elections, managing their own voter rolls.”

WSLS: Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones joins other AGs in lawsuit targeting Trump executive order Vows to Sue Trump Over Election Order

“This is a blatant attempt by Donald Trump to sow confusion and distrust in our democratic processes and to influence the midterm lections for his own personal gain.”

Blue Virginia: Virginia AG Jay Jones Joins Coalition of 21 AGs Suing Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections

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Honoring the History of Fair Housing Month

Attorney General Jay Jones recognizes the history of National Fair Housing Month and the dedication shown by civil rights leaders as they fought for the passage of the landmark Fair Housing Act in 1968. AG Jones will continue this fight and guard protections for all Virginians.

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Attorney General Jay Jones Honors the History of Fair Housing Month

Attorney General Jay Jones: Know Your Fair Housing Rights in Virginia

Raising Awareness and Showing Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Attorney General Jay Jones and his office stood in solidarity with survivors on April 7, by wearing teal, as part of a nationwide day of recognition.

Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Alliance Action Network: Wear Teal Day

“My office stands ready to support survivors of sexual assault with resources and information to help them through the healing process and in seeking justice. Thank you to everyone participating in today’s campaign in raising awareness of this critical issue.”

Keynote Address at Norfolk State University Spring Commencement

Attorney General Jay Jones will give the keynote address at Norfolk State University’s spring commencement on May 9, 2026. As a lifelong resident of Norfolk, he is honored to congratulate and ready the class of nearly 600 graduates as they embark on this next stage in their lives.

WTKR: Jay Jones to give keynote address at Norfolk State spring commencement.

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Published on: April 10, 2026