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A Manassas-area lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow Virginians to sue police officers and other government officials in state court for alleged civil rights violations.
House Bill 1314, filed by Del. Michelle Lopes Maldonado, would establish a new section of Virginia law creating a state-level civil cause of action for people who say their constitutional or legal rights were violated by officials acting under government authority.
“Virginia’s proposed redistricting amendment is a response to what we’re seeing in other states that have taken extreme measures,” Virginia Mercury reported.
“Virginia is ready. And I am ready to sign. Send them to my desk,” she said in urging passage of public safety measures.
A quiet stretch of winter weather across Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg area is expected to give way to a much colder and potentially more disruptive pattern this weekend, as forecasters grow increasingly confident in accumulating snow and dangerous cold.
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“Most of Virginia’s Democratic congressional delegation is making the case for Virginia to be one of the early primary states in the 2028 presidential race,” Virginia Scope reported. “According to the New York Times, the Democratic National Committee … has said that one state from each of four regions will hold nominating contests in the early window before Super Tuesday.”
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