Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been vocal advocate for marijuana legalization

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has carved out a reputation as a fierce and outspoken advocate during her political career. One issue, in particular, has been at the forefront of her agenda: legalization of marijuana, which she says disproportionately affects members of the African American community. She felt so strongly about the … Read more

FBI searches office of L. Louise Lucas, Virginia lawmaker who was key figure in redistricting effort

The FBI on Wednesday searched the office of longtime Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas in Portsmouth, Virginia, a bureau spokesperson told CBS News. Lucas was a key figure in pushing a new congressional map through Virginia’s legislature that adds four Democratic-leaning seats. The map was approved in a ballot referendum in April but is … Read more

DHS unloads on ‘sanctuary calamity’ Virginia after illegal alien accused of heinous crime released: ‘Sicko’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is blasting local officials in Virginia after the agency says it arrested an illegal immigrant convicted of child rape who was released back onto the streets by local officials. On Friday, ICE says it arrested Guatemalan national Walvin Victor … Read more

Obama ripped for SCOTUS hot take after support for Virginia ‘gerrymander’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former President Barack Obama was lambasted for rebuking a new Supreme Court ruling against race-based redistricting in Louisiana, just days after cutting ads for a Virginia effort to transform that state’s map into a 10-1 Democratic-advantaged landscape. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Louisiana’s 2024 mid-decade redistricting … Read more

Election probe targets ‘unusual’ reports in wake of Virginia redistricting referendum: AFPI

A woman casts her vote at a polling place in Burke, Fairfax County, Virginia, in 2026. (Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A political advocacy group is launching an investigation into mail-in ballot practices in Virginia after a narrow “Yes” victory on a redistricting referendum raised questions about election procedures. Final … Read more

Cuccinelli says Dems undercut own redistricting defense as Virginia justices press ‘Yes’ camp

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Supreme Court of Virginia heard oral arguments in a challenge to Tuesday’s redistricting amendment, as a former state prosecutor said Democrats’ eagerness to ram through early voting may help derail their redistricting effort. The state’s high court appeared to press the attorney for the Democrat-led “Yes” … Read more

Virginia GOP, Dems battle it out over redistricting before state Supreme Court

Virginia court blocks Democrats’ redistricting effort, Florida next A Virginia court blocked Democrats’ redistricting efforts, ruling the referendum unconstitutional. Attention now turns to Florida, where House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issues a stark warning to Republicans regarding their redistricting plans, while Governor Ron DeSantis welcomes the challenge. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! … Read more

Virginia Supreme Court weighs legality of Democratic redistricting plan after voters approved it

The Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on the legality of a constitutional amendment voters approved last week that allows Democrats to implement a more favorable congressional map ahead of the midterm elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Attorneys for the Democrats in the … Read more