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 Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0