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 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026