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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
AG Jason Miyares finds ‘reasonable cause' of Asian American discrimination at Fairfax County school
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Attorney General Jason Miyares has released a statement finding 'reasonable cause' that the Fairfax County Public Schools discriminated against Asian Americans at one of their charter schools. The fact sheet that was compiled describes a complicit and intentional effort by the Fairfax County School Board to roll back admission acceptance of Asian Americans at its Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. One member of the board stated wanting to move 'towards greater equity, to beclearly distinguished from equality,' according to Miyares. Woman's death in Anne Arundel County ruled as homicide after suspected overdose Admissions of Asian Americans were reduced from 73% to 54% in one year, according to Miyares. According to claims listed in the fact sheet, FCPS signed a $455,000 contract for nine months in 2022 with a California-based consultant. This consultant allegedly advised FCPS to pursue the goal of 'equal outcomes for every student, without exception' including committing 'purposefully unequal' action to achieve such goal, according to Miyares' fact sheet. Miyares said written messages were among the sources pulled to show school board members' acknowledgment of an 'anti asian feel.' Some messages included that the Superintendent '[c]ame right out of the gate blaming Asian students,' according to Miyares' fact sheet. The national ranking for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology dropped from No. 1 to No. 14 and, Miyares said, occurred after the implementation of the new admission policy. The Office of the Attorney General has referred this matter to the U.S. Department of Educationand the U.S. Department of Justice for further enforcement under federal civil rights law. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
13-02-2025
- Associated Press
Virginia Attorney General's office struck by cyberattack targeting attorneys' computer systems
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Attorney General's office, the state's top prosecutorial agency led by Jason Miyares, was impacted by a cyberattack this week that forced officials off the office's computer systems. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the chief deputy attorney general of the agency sent an email on Wednesday that said nearly all of is computer systems were offline, and that Virginia State Police and other law enforcement officials were investigating the attack. 'Nearly all systems are offline, including but not limited to Net Docs, Outlook, Teams, OAG Fileshare, our VPN access, and internet connectivity via the OAG network,' Chief Deputy Attorney General Steven Popps said in an email to staff, according to the Times-Dispatch. Miyares' office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the cyberattack. Miyares is the top prosecutor in the state. He runs the agency that provides legal services to the commonwealth's agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities. Miyares' team also works with law enforcement throughout the state. According to the Times-Dispatch, the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia offered access to a paper court filing 'basket' that attorneys had previously chosen to use.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Virginia NAACP condemns Virginia Attorney General Miyares for anti-DEI letter
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia NAACP condemns Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares following his letter to Costco asking them to end their DEI policies. 'Attorney General Miyares' attempt to impose a political agenda on businesses in Virginia is troubling.' says Virginia NAACP President Rev. Cozy Bailey, in a release. , the condemnation came after a joint-letter was sent to the CEO of Costco, Ron Vachris. In the letter, it asks Vachris to 'end all unlawful discrimination imposed by the company through diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.' The letter comes in compliance with President Donald Trump's 'Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-based Opportunity' executive order and is co-signed by 18 attorney state generals, including Miyares. 'Although Costco's motto is 'do the right thing,' it appears that the company is doing the wrong thing—clinging to DEI policies that courts and businesses have rejected as illegal,' the letter reads. The anti-DEI effort and letter has angered some organizations throughout Virginia. One of these organizations includes The Virginia NAACP. 'By urging Costco to drop its diversity policies, he aligns himself with a movement that undermines the values of equity and inclusion that our Commonwealth stands for.' says Virginia NAACP President Rev. Cozy Bailey, in a release. The Virginia NAACP claimed that Miyares' MAGA influenced actions will disrupt years of inclusionary progress made in Virginia, a release states. 'Racial equity and remedying systemic racism should be a core value. Instead, the Attorney General is signaling a regression to the deeply entrenched policies of yesterday.' says Virginia NAACP President Rev. Cozy Bailey, in a release. Additionally, The Virginia NAACP urged the community to get involved. 'Elections have consequences, and it is essential that we elect representatives who will stand against these divisive tactics and fight for the rights of all Virginians. The stakes are too high. We must ensure that our voices are heard and that the values of equity and diversity remain at the forefront of Virginia policies.' says Virginia NAACP President Rev. Cozy Bailey, in a press release. The Costco board of directors unanimously voted to reject any anti-DEI related proposals. The board said how their 'commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary. The report requested by this proposal would not provide meaningful additional information.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
