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Criminal justice reform

A broader agenda by the Democratic Party to reform the criminal justice system in Virginia, including the elimination of mandatory minimum sentences.

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Jan 12, 2026
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I Soros funding protest?

Claims that George Soros is directly paying protesters to riot or orchestrating nationwide demonstrations are frequently repeated but largely unsubstantiated: reputable fact-checking and reporting sho...

Jan 18, 2026
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Did Trump pardon Michael R Harry 0 Harris?

Donald J. Trump granted clemency to Michael “Harry‑O” Harris in the final days of his presidency, issuing a full pardon that led to Harris’s release after more than three decades behind bars . Multipl...

Jan 28, 2026

Which Virginia lawmakers support and oppose HB863, and what are their stated reasons?

is a high-profile 2026 proposal to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for a list of offenses; it has been championed by as judicial discretion reform and criticized by , law-enforcement groups and ...

Jan 15, 2026

Does George Soros help elect prosecutors who let criminals go free without bail?

George Soros has spent substantial sums to support and help elect progressive district attorneys who favor criminal-justice reforms — including limiting cash bail for low-level offenses — and multiple...

Jan 11, 2026

Are convicted individuals barred permanently from federal law enforcement jobs or rehabilitated after time served?

Convicted individuals are not universally or permanently barred from federal employment, including many law‑enforcement positions; eligibility is determined by statute, agency rules and individualized...

Jan 9, 2026

Did Donald Trump get convicted of any felony

Donald J. Trump was convicted by a New York jury on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records connected to hush‑money payments, making him the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a fe...