Delegates debate: must Virginia’s Attorney General defend state laws and constitutional provisions? Evan Jones February 10, 2015 1 minute read A bill making its way through the House of Delegates would require Virginia Attorneys General to defend state laws and constitutional amendments in appeals courts — even if they disagree with them. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Jailed Virginia lawmaker pleads not guilty to new chargesNext: Commonwealth Covered scrambles as enrollment deadline looms Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026