Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares
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Attorney General secures court order against American Muslims for Palestine
Attorney General Jason Miyares has won a court decision requiring the AJP Educational Foundation, known as American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), to comply with a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued by his office. -
Governor Youngkin and AG Miyares investigate Loudoun County Public Schools incident
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares have announced an investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) following reports of an incident involving three male students. -
Virginia receives $116 million from tobacco settlement
Virginia has received a substantial payment of $116.2 million from major tobacco companies under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced. -
Virginia launches task force to combat illegal banking discrimination
Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined forces with U.S. Attorney Erik S. Siebert and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon to form the Eastern District of Virginia Equal Access to Banking Task Force. -
Norfolk man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking and firearm offenses
A Norfolk man received a prison sentence of eight years and ten months for drug trafficking and firearm possession offenses. -
Norfolk man sentenced to eight years for drug and firearm offenses
A Norfolk resident has been sentenced to eight years and one month of imprisonment for multiple offenses involving drugs and firearms. -
Antitrust lawsuit victory over Google in Virginia court
Today, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia concluded that Google was in violation of federal antitrust law by monopolizing digital advertising technology markets. -
Attorney generals appeal for ban on PBMs owning pharmacies
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia, along with 38 other attorneys general, has called on Congress to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or operating pharmacies. -
Attorneys general urge Trump administration to target illegal Chinese e-cigarettes aimed at kids
Attorney General Jason Miyares has aligned with 28 other attorneys general to urge the Trump administration to persist in addressing the issue of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes targeting American youth. -
Virginia awards highlight contributions to victims' rights and justice
Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares recently hosted the eighth annual Unsung Hero Award ceremony in Richmond, acknowledging individuals across the state who have demonstrated exceptional support for crime victims. -
Attorney General Miyares secures up to $335 million in settlement with Mylan
Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced a multistate settlement with Mylan Inc., now part of Viatris, designed to address the opioid crisis. -
Attorneys general urge SCOTUS for immediate deportations over national security concerns
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia is spearheading a 27-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to permit immediate deportations of individuals associated with the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. -
Attorneys general urge Congress for surgeon general warnings on social media
RICHMOND, VA – In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Jason S. Miyares and 41 other attorneys general have called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people’s mental health. -
Attorney General Miyares issues opinion on cooperation with federal immigration agencies
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares issued an opinion emphasizing the capacity of local and state law enforcement to collaborate with federal agencies in enforcing immigration laws. -
Virginia commission denies Dulles Greenway toll hike request
Attorney General Jason Miyares has expressed approval following the Virginia State Corporation Commission's (SCC) decision to deny a request from Toll Road Investors Partnership II L.P. to increase toll rates on the Dulles Greenway. -
Attorney General Miyares announces $190M multistate unclaimed property dispute settlement
Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced a bipartisan multistate settlement to conclude the outstanding damages phase of an unclaimed property dispute before the United States Supreme Court. Virginia is expected to receive approximately $5,326,921.07 from this agreement. -
Attorney General Miyares demands action on missing unaccompanied migrant children following alarming DHS report
Attorney General Miyares Demands Immediate Federal Action on Missing Unaccompanied Migrant Children Crisis Following Alarming DHS Report -
Coalition urges Supreme Court to uphold Arizona's voter citizenship proof law
Attorney General Miyares Joins 24-State Coalition Urging SCOTUS to Uphold Arizona’s Proof of Citizenship Voting Registration Law -
Miyares demands answers on Temu's business practices and CCP connections
Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a 21-state coalition in demanding answers from online retailer Temu regarding its alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), data collection and sharing practices, and possible violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). -
AG Miyares: ESG criteria cannot influence Virginia Retirement System investments
Attorney General Miyares issues AG opinion prohibiting ESG influences on VRS investment decisions