WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN

Defends the will of voters, displays work from Black artists with Virginia ties in his office, and hosts roundtable to promote fair housing

RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jay Jones this week continued taking action to defend the will of the voters of Virginia, connect with community leaders to advance fair housing, and return the OAG back to the people by showcasing the work of Black artists with Virginia ties into his office.

Defending the Will of Virginia Voters

On April 23, just one day after Virginians took to the polls to vote on a constitutional amendment, a Tazewell County circuit court issued an injunction in Republican National Committee v. Koski, in an attempt to overridethe will of the voters in Virginia.

OAG Statement: “My office will immediately file an appeal in the Court of Appeals. As I said last night, Virginia voters have spoken, and an activist judge should not have veto power over the People’s vote. We look forward to defending the outcome of last night’s election in court.”

FOX 5: Virginia redistricting fights heads to state Supreme Court

13 News Now: AG Jay Jones says his office will fight redistricting referendum injunction

The Hill: Virginia attorney general pledges to appeal injunction blocking redistricting referendum’s certification

WTVR: Virginia judge rules redistricting referendum broke several state laws, putting certification of vote on hold

Democracy Docket: Virginia court blocks voter-approved redistricting, appeal coming

MeidasTouch News: Virginia Judge Voids Redistricting Amendment, Invalidates All Votes from Tuesday's Special Election

Reuters: Virginia court blocks voter-approved congressional map backed by Democrats

WUSA9: Judge blocks Virginia from using new congressional maps passed in redistricting vote

Roll Call: Virginia judge blocks certification of redistricting referendum

Virginia Lawyers Weekly: Virginia court blocks voter approved congressional ma backed by Democrats

The Virginian Pilot: Judge blocks certification of Virginia redistricting referendum, Attorney General asks for stay

WVIR: Amid legal battle over redistricting, race for Virginia’s 6th District remains uncertain

The Hill: [VIDEO] Judge blocks Virginia redistricting referendum despite voter OKs, AG Jones to appeal

WTOP: [AUDIO] Democrats win in Virginia but it won’t be the final say in a national redistricting competition

Roland Martin Live: Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps

VMFA

For over 90 years, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) has displayed the Commonwealth’s collection across Virginia. Since at least the 1950’s, VMFA has continuously had rotating works on display on Capitol Square. Participating in this tradition Attorney General Jones hand-picked Black artists with deep ties to Virginia to display during his administration. The OAG invited Virginia content creators as well as the three Virginia-based living artists to come to the Barbara Johns Building to see their art pieces installed, highlight their work, and discuss these issues with the Attorney General.

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Attorney General Jay Jones Hosts Fair Housing Roundtable

Attorney General Jay Jones held a roundtable to advance fair housing for all in the Commonwealth. The conversation between community leaders, advocates, and elected officials centered the impact of the inequitable housing system into actionable strategies.

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Celebrating Armstrong High School

Attorney General Jones participated in a youth-centered dialogue with the young men of Armstrong High School during Youth Violence Prevention Week, highlighting the strength, resilience, and possibility of their school community. The gentlemen were presented with an official recognition from the OAG.

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Honoring the Legacy of Barbara Johns

April 23, 2026 marked seventy-five years since a courageous sixteen-year-old high schooler named Barbara Johns led a student strike to call attention to the failing facilities at her segregated school. Her bravery and leadership were instrumental in the landmark Supreme Court ruling deeming ‘separate but equal’ unconstitutional. Attorney General Jay Jones is honored to fight for the people of the Commonwealth in an office named after a Virginian who represented the best of us and the ideals of our country.

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Live Nation and Ticketmaster

Attorney General Jones, along with a coalition of 33 other state attorneys general, won their lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster after a five-week trial resulted in a jury finding that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and driving up costs for fans, artists, and venues.

PressWire: Attorney General Jay Jones and Coalition of States Win Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

“I am proud of the dedicated attorneys and staff of the Virginia OAG, and in partner states across the nation, who worked tirelessly to ensure that Live Nation and Ticketmaster can no longer pad their pockets on the backs of hardworking consumers.”

WRIC: Live Nation, Ticketmaster found guilty of illegally eliminating competition

Campaign Legal: Voters in Virginia Secure Settlement to End Illegal Voter Purge Program

Published on: April 24, 2026

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