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Virginia Law Under Fire After University Attack

3/19/2026

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  • The Virginia law restricting colleges from asking about applicants' criminal histories is under scrutiny after the Old Dominion University attack.
  • Jason Miyares, former Virginia Attorney General, criticized the law, linking it to the enrollment of a convicted terrorist who attacked during Ramadan.
  • He said these 'ban-the-box' policies compromise public safety and that laws signed by Ralph Northam, former Governor of Virginia, allow individuals into educational institutions without background checks.