Democrats, Republicans make cases for and against McAuliffe order on felons’ rights Evan Jones May 13, 2016 1 minute read Democrats say it is long overdue; Republicans says it gives 40,000 violent felons rights that many do not deserve. The two sides are presenting differing views on Governor McAuliffe’s recent executive order. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Brain Injury Services expandingNext: Roanoke City Sheriff holds TRIAD meeting Related Stories Salem Museum presents symposium on the Native American tribe that once lived where the Moyer Sports Complex now stands Gene Marrano February 26, 2026 0 200-year-old farmhouse may be saved; Water Authority releases data on Google data center water use Gene Marrano February 25, 2026 0 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0