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Fourth Circuit rejects ex-Salvadoran colonel's plea for immunity in Dutch journalists' killings
Violations of international norms are not protected under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, the appeals court said.
Virginia defends tuition assistance for immigrants in federal court
The Trump administration argues a 2020 law dubbed the Virginia Dream Act is preempted by federal law prohibiting in-state tuition assistance for immigrants.
Trump sues Virginia over assault weapons ban
The lawsuit comes a day after the Supreme Court announced it would hear challenges to assault weapon bans in Connecticut and Illinois.
Judge blocks Virginia ICE mask ban on eve of implementation
ICE officials noted in arguments that an appellate court previously blocked a California law requiring officers wear visible identification.
Judge halts enforcement of Virginia's assault weapon ban
The ruling comes four days after a judge on the opposite side of the state blocked Virginia State Police from enforcing the ban on high-capacity semi-automatic weapons and magazines holding more than 15 rounds.
Feds push to overturn Virginia ban on masks for ICE agents
The federal government argued the new law subjects immigration enforcement officials and their families to doxxing.
Virginia judge blocks assault weapons ban six days before implementation
The case brought by Gun Owners of America and the Virginia Citizens Defense League happened as the NRA argued for similar relief nearly 400 miles away.
Virginia governor highlights prison safety reforms
According to the Virginia Department of Corrections, the number of inmate-on-staff assaults have decreased by 56% in the first half of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025.