RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 14 -- The Virginia Attorney General issued the following news release:

Attorney General Jay Jones Announces Voter Protection SectionSection will serve as affirmative voter protection arm of the OAG and enforce Virginia's existing voting rights lawsRICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones announced the launch of the Office of the Attorney General's Voter Protection Section. Attorney General Jones launched this section to address the continued erosion of the federal Voting Rights Act, Donald Trump's relentless attacks on our democracy, and his administration's efforts to impede access to the ballot.Attorneys General play an indispensable role in protecting our democracy, especially in the courtroom. We have seen that play o...