The Restoration News has announced that former delegate Jay Jones possesses a history of supporting illegal aliens and criminals, which they claim disqualifies him from the race for Attorney General. This announcement was made in an article published by the news outlet.
According to Restoration News, Jay Jones, who served as a delegate representing Norfolk in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2018 to 2021, is the Democrat candidate for Attorney General in Virginia in the upcoming November election. Jones previously ran for this office in 2021 but was defeated by Republican Jason Miyares. The news outlet highlights Jones’ legislative record as a contentious point in his current campaign.
In 2020, Jones voted in favor of Senate Bill 935, which granted in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants, and House Bill 1150, which removed the requirement for jails to report inmate citizenship status to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Both bills passed on party-line votes, reflecting a shift in Virginia’s approach to immigration enforcement. Restoration News criticizes these votes as indicative of Jones’ support for policies that benefit illegal aliens.
In 2018, Jones opposed House Bill 1257, a Republican-sponsored bill aimed at prohibiting sanctuary cities in Virginia. The bill narrowly passed the General Assembly but was vetoed by then-Governor Ralph Northam. Restoration News points to Jones’ vote against the bill as further evidence of his alignment with policies that shield illegal aliens from federal immigration enforcement.
Restoration News is a conservative news organization focusing on political developments within Virginia. The outlet provides analysis and commentary on issues related to public safety, immigration policy, and the voting records of elected officials. It positions itself as a watchdog holding politicians accountable for their legislative actions.
