Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has decreed that some illegal aliens should get in state tuition. In fact he cited Maryland as an example of how it is to be done.
In response, Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford), Majority Leader Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights), Caucus Chairman Timothy D. Hugo (R-Fairfax), Majority Whip Jackson H. Miller (R-Manassas) and Deputy Majority Leader Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) issued the following statement Tuesday on the actions of Attorney General Mark Herring:
“We are deeply concerned by the Attorney General’s actions today and what appears to be a continued willingness to ignore and circumvent the duly-adopted laws of the Commonwealth. For the second time since taking office just a few short months ago, Mark Herring has demonstrated blatant disregard for his oath of office, his responsibilities as Attorney General of Virginia, and most importantly, the rule of law. Attorney General Herring has once again placed his personal, political ideology ahead of the will of the people and their elected representatives.
“The numerous and complex policy questions surrounding immigration are the subject of a vigorous and ongoing political and legislative debate at both the federal and state level. Undoubtedly, many Virginians hold sharply contrasting views on these issues and how they should be resolved.
“What is clear and not subject to debate, however, is that these issues should be considered, discussed and eventually resolved through the legislative and democratic processes, not by the unilateral actions of one individual.
“As a candidate, Mark Herring promised to take politics out of the Attorney General’s office. Herring said that decision making driven by ideology undermines “the credibility and integrity of the office.” His actions today and in January raise serious questions about the credibility and integrity of his leadership and should cause concern among anyone who cares for or believes in the rule of law.”
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