Civil Rights

Bill prohibiting police from lying to children passes Virginia Senate

Virginia's Senate narrowly passed a bill prohibiting police from lying to minors during interrogations, with a 22-18 vote. The legislation aims to prevent law enforcement from using deceptive techniques on children, addressing concerns about false confessions among minors. The bill now awaits Governor Glenn Youngkin's decision to sign or veto it.

Overall Progress

An overview of defense-related policy objectives focusing on military personnel matters and social policy changes. Key initiatives include reinstating service members dismissed over COVID-19 vaccine mandates and implementing restrictions on gender-related policies.