Ken Cuccinelli

A Virginia judge rejected a challenge to a statewide assault weapons ban, with plaintiffs arguing the state constitution's militia clause protects their right to own such firearms. The decision upholds a law banning the sale of high-capacity semiautomatic rifles and pistols, signed by Governor Abigail Spanberger.

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to invalidate Democrats' major redistricting effort, citing failure to properly follow state law. Republicans celebrated the decision, mocking Senate President Pro Tem Lillie Louise Lucas. The court's ruling was seen as a victory for Republicans and a vindication of critics of the plan.

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to invalidate Democrats' major redistricting effort, citing failure to follow state law. Republicans celebrated the decision, mocking Senate President Pro Tem Lillie Louise Lucas. The court's ruling was seen as a win for Republicans and a validation of critics of the plan.

The Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the legality of a recent redistricting amendment, with former Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli criticizing Democrats for undermining their own defense by prioritizing early voting. The court appeared to scrutinize the 'Yes' campaign more intensely, while legal challenges to election certification remain unresolved.

The Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the legality of a recent redistricting amendment, with former AG Ken Cuccinelli criticizing Democrats' defense of the 'Yes' campaign. The court pressed the 'Yes' camp's attorneys, who conceded the vote outcome's legal irrelevance, while Cuccinelli argued Democrats' early voting strategy and spending could backfire.

Virginia voters narrowly approved a referendum allowing the Democrat-controlled General Assembly to redraw congressional maps, but three lawsuits challenge the process under the Virginia Constitution. Legal disputes focus on whether the amendment's first passage in 2025 violated procedural rules, particularly regarding the use of a special session convened for budget matters and the absence of an intervening election.

A Virginia court ruled the state's redistricting referendum unconstitutional, blocking its certification and sparking immediate appeals from both sides. Republicans hailed the decision as a legal victory, while Democrats, including Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, vowed to challenge the ruling.

A Virginia court ruled the state's redistricting referendum unconstitutional, blocking its certification and sparking immediate appeals from both parties. Republicans hailed the decision as a legal victory, while Democrats argued it undermines voter-approved efforts to redraw district maps.