Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoes 22 crime-related bills, citing public safety concerns.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoes 22 crime-related bills, citing they would undermine public safety and weaken criminal penalties. The bills would have expanded inmate credits for early release, allowed some non-U.S. citizens to become police officers, and prohibit declaring a child under 11 a juvenile delinquent. Youngkin states his duty is to protect the people of Virginia from harm.

March 21, 2024
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