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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026