Jason S. Miyares
Attorney General of Virginia

SAKI - PERK Legislationhttps://oag.state.va.us/saki/perk-legislation

15 November 2023 Physical Evidence Recovery Kit (PERK) Legislation https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title19.2/chapter1.2 On July 1, 2016, comprehensive legislation was implemented to ensure timely processing of Physical Evidence Recovery Kits (PERKs) and streamline...

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• Author: George Cartin
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SAKI Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiative Granthttps://oag.state.va.us/?view=article&id=906:saki-sexual-assault-kit-testing-initiative-grant&catid=28

04 February 2016 Virginia) tracking system in 2019, enhancing efficiency and coordination among survivors, forensic nurses, victim advocates, law enforcement agencies, and crime labs. Eliminate the backlog of unsubmitted PERKs in 2020 and ensure that all PERKs are...

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• Author: Super User
• Category: Community Outreach

Senior Leadershiphttps://oag.state.va.us/our-office/senior-leadership

10 June 2022 Civil Division. Prior to joining Attorney General Miyares' administration, Popps was a litigation partner at an international law firm. He previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Henry E. Hudson, U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern...

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May 13, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Urges United States Attorney General Garland to Enforce the Law and Protect Supreme Court Justiceshttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2382-may-13-2022-attorney-general-miyares-urges-united-states-attorney-general-garland-to-enforce-the-law-and-protect-supreme-court-justices

13 May 2022 (804) 588-2021 vlacivita@oag.state.va.us Attorney General Miyares Urges United States Attorney General Garland to Enforce the Law and Protect Supreme Court Justices RICHMOND, VA -- Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is calling on U.S. Attorney...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

June 3, 2022 - Leslie Haley Joins Miyares Administrationhttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2390-june-3-2022-leslie-haley-joins-miyares-administration

03 June 2022 trail over a year ago and I have enjoyed getting to know her. I have a deep respect for her dedication to ethics, the rule of law and serving Virginians. She is a committed public servant, and I am confident she will work tirelessly for the...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

March 25, 2025 - CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Miyares Alerts Virginians on 23andMe Bankruptcy and Virginia’s Genetic Data Privacy Lawhttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2850-march-25-2025-consumer-alert-attorney-general-miyares-alerts-virginians-on-23andme-bankruptcy-and-virginias-genetic-data-privacy-law

25 March 2025 CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Miyares Alerts Virginians on 23andMe Bankruptcy and Virginia’s Genetic Data Privacy Law RICHMOND, VA – Attorney General Jason Miyares today issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing and the rights...

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• Author: Chloe Smith
• Category: News 2022

June 15, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Announces Antisemitism Task Force Membershttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2587-june-15-2023-attorney-general-miyares-announces-antisemitism-task-force-members

15 June 2023 force. The initial members were chosen through an application process, including Office of the Attorney General employees, law enforcement, educators, and leaders in Virginia’s Jewish Community. The Attorney General’s Task Force was announced in...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

September 05, 2024 - Attorney General Miyares Issues Opinion Regarding Local and State Cooperation with Federal Immigration Agencieshttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2778-september-05-2024-attorney-general-miyares-issues-opinion-regarding-local-and-state-cooperation-with-federal-immigration-agencies

05 September 2024 Agencies RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares issued an opinion highlighting the ability of local and state law enforcement to cooperate with federal agencies in their efforts to enforce our nation's immigration laws. "This opinion...

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• Author: Shaun Kenney
• Category: News 2022

April 8, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Honors Victims' Rights Advocates at 8th Annual Unsung Hero Award Ceremonyhttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2856-april-8-2025-attorney-general-miyares-honors-victims-rights-advocates-at-8th-annual-unsung-hero-award-ceremony

08 April 2025 in the military justice process. He also trains new Judge Advocates on victims’ rights, has authored publications on military law, and testified before the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the...

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• Author: Chloe Smith
• Category: News 2022

April 20, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Announces Program for Students at Appalachian School of Lawhttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2360-april-20-2022-attorney-general-miyares-announces-externship-program-for-appalachian-law-school-students

20 April 2022 (804) 588-2021 vlacivita@oag.state.va.us Attorney General Miyares Announces Program for Students at Appalachian School of Law ~ The Office of the Attorney General is forming a new clinic in partnership with Appalachian School of Law for their students...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

October 17, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Launches Effort to Send Expired, Surplus Law Enforcement Gear to Israelhttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2622-october-17-2023-attorney-general-miyares-launches-effort-to-send-expired-surplus-law-enforcement-gear-to-israel

18 October 2023 Victoria LaCivita (804) 588-2021 vlacivita@oag.state.va.us Attorney General Miyares Launches Effort to Send Expired, Surplus Law Enforcement Gear to Israel RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jason Miyares today sent a letter to all 123 Virginia Sheriffs...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

March 5, 2024 - Attorney General Miyares' Animal Law Unit Wins Possession of 71 Animals from the Natural Bridge Zoo https://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2699-march-5-2024-attorney-general-miyares-animal-law-unit-wins-possession-of-71-animals-from-the-natural-bridge-zoo

05 March 2024 media inquiries only, contact: Victoria LaCivita (804) 588-2021 vlacivita@oag.state.va.us Attorney General Miyares' Animal Law Unit Wins Possession of 71 Animals from the Natural Bridge Zoo RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Miyares is pleased to announce...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

December 27, 2024 - Attorney General Miyares Urges SCOTUS to Uphold Divest-Or-Ban Law Against TikTokhttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2818-december-27-2024-attorney-general-miyares-urges-scotus-to-uphold-divest-or-ban-law-against-tiktok

27 December 2024 inquiries only, contact: Shaun Kenney SKenney@oag.state.va.us Attorney General Miyares Urges SCOTUS to Uphold Divest-Or-Ban Law Against TikTok RICHMOND, VA — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today filed an amicus brief with the United States...

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• Author: Hyo Kang
• Category: News 2022

December 8, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Selects the Quinn Emanuel Firm as Special Counsel to Review the Tragic Shooting at the University of Virginiahttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2507-december-8-2022-attorney-general-miyares-selects-the-quinn-emanuel-firm-as-special-counsel-to-review-the-tragic-shooting-at-the-university-of-virginia

08 December 2022 events surrounding the November 13th tragedy ~ RICHMOND, VA – Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that national law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has been selected to conduct the external review of the events that led to the...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

Intern Programhttps://oag.state.va.us/our-office/employment/intern-program

28 July 2014 is for the intern to become an extension of their mentor and to make a vital contribution to the functioning of the office. Law student interns are assigned to one of the legal divisions, participating fully in that section’s day-to-day activities. The...

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• Author: Super User
• Category: Careers

September 29, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Asks the Supreme Court to Uphold Law that Prohibits Encouraging People to Break U.S. Immigration Lawshttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2465-september-29-2022-attorney-general-miyares-asks-the-supreme-court-to-uphold-law-that-prohibits-encouraging-people-to-break-u-s-immigration-laws

29 September 2022 Victoria LaCivita (804) 588-2021 vlacivita@oag.state.va.us Attorney General ­­­­Miyares Asks the Supreme Court to Uphold Law that Prohibits Encouraging People to Break U.S. Immigration Laws RICHMOND, VA -- Attorney General Miyares has joined an amicus...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

August 19, 2024 - Attorney General Miyares Joins 24-State Coalition Urging SCOTUS to Uphold Arizona’s Proof of Citizenship Voting Registration Lawhttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2773-august-19-2024-attorney-general-miyares-joins-24-state-coalition-urging-scotus-to-uphold-arizonas-proof-of-citizenship-voting-registration-law

19 August 2024 Attorney General Miyares Joins 24-State Coalition Urging SCOTUS to Uphold Arizona’s Proof of Citizenship Voting Registration Law The National Voter Registration Act Doesn’t Prohibit States From Verifying Voters’ Citizenship Status RICHMOND, Va. –...

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• Author: Chloe Smith
• Category: News 2022

2023 Official Opinionshttps://oag.state.va.us/?view=article&id=2523:2023-official-opinions&catid=30

12 January 2023 a case-by-case evaluation that must include consideration of whether such land constitutes “Indian country” under federal law. November Opinion # Requestor Summary 22-057 The Honorable Wendy S. Hughes, Clerk, Chesterfield Circuit Court When multiple...

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• Author: Hyo Kang
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No Hate VAhttps://oag.state.va.us/programs-outreach/no-hate-va

12 January 2017 noting witnesses, descriptions of the offenders, their vehicles, etc. This information and evidence should be shared with the law enforcement officials investigating the crime you have reported. Stop AAPI Hate has also prepared the following safety tips...

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• Author: Super User
• Category: Initiatives

March 11, 2024 - Attorney General Miyares Leads Coalition Defending Montana's TikTok Lawhttps://oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2702-march-11-2024-attorney-general-miyares-leads-coalition-defending-montanas-tiktok-law

11 March 2024 LaCivita (804) 588-2021 vlacivita@oag.state.va.us Attorney General Miyares Leads Coalition Defending Montana’s TikTok Law ~ Montana’s legislation mirrors federal legislation that passed unanimously out of a House Committee ~ Richmond, Va. – Attorney...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022