Team Miyares: Miyares Weekly Roundup

The American Miracle

On Tuesday, Attorney General Miyares spoke at a naturalization ceremony in Ashland at Randolph-Macon College where 55 individuals from 34 different countries became new American citizens!

As the child of an immigrant, Attorney General Miyares is filled with gratitude for America's generosity and the endless opportunities it offers to all.

In light of the federal government's silence on the missing migrant children crisis and AG Miyares' first letter urging action, the Attorney General is demanding more coordination between federal, state, and local governments to address this horrifying problem. Specifically:  A Revision of unaccompanied minor children policies to include the immediate notification of child placements with local governments; Safety status of the existing unaccompanied minors in the state of Virginia; and Grant the Office of the Attorney General access to the sponsor data for sponsors in Virginia, along with any possible criminal history, to allow local governments to better protect these children.   "The federal government has lost track of 85,000 migrant children. This is unacceptable. Local law enforcement cannot protect and ensure the well-being of children they don't know exist. No child should be dropped off at a strange home without proper vetting and safeguards to ensure their safety. President Biden is unable to protect American citizens and the unaccompanied minors he welcomes in with his open border policies." –Attorney General Miyares

READ THE AG'S LETTER HERE

Attorney General Miyares joined 14 other states this week requesting that Bank of America provide a written report about its account policies and practices and update its terms of service to clearly state that it does not discriminate against customers for their religious or political views or speech following alarming reports of the organization habitually discriminating against individuals and groups based on ideological lines.  In fact, the nation's second largest bank has denied services to gun manufacturers, fossil fuel producers, and contractors for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It also canceled the accounts of Christian ministry groups, saying one such group that trains pastors is "operating a business type we have chosen not to service." "Bank of America's blatant discrimination against account holders whose political and religious ideologies don't align with its own is appalling and un-American. As Attorney General, I will protect the constitutional liberties of all Virginians. Bank of America should clean up its act or prepare to reckon with potential litigation." –Attorney General Miyares Freedom means being able to choose your own religious and political beliefs – no matter what your neighbor, friend, or bank thinks.

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The approximate total of $108.4 million stems from seven different opioid settlements  Virginia received another round of payments from settlements with opioid manufacturers, major pharmaceutical distributors, and retail pharmacy chains totaling approximately $108.4 million.    "Thanks to the unwavering dedication of my Consumer Protection team, Virginia just received over $100 million in opioid settlement funds that will enable us to more effectively prevent, reduce, and treat addiction at a localized level." –Attorney General Miyares    To date, Virginia has secured over $1.1 billion in opioid settlement funds.

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AG Miyares led a bipartisan coalition asking SCOTUS to hear this Virginia veteran's case  Attorney General Miyares is relieved that the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of Virginia veteran James Rudisill, ensuring all veterans access to the maximum educational benefits under the G.I. Bills.  Veterans like Mr. Rudisill represent the very best of America and Virginia – you can count on AG Miyares to always stand up and defend veterans' rights.