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I think one of the things we really do need to take seriously is if these constitutional officers are not willing to enforce the law, what type of legislation can we introduce to hold them accountable for not doing their job

Del. Joshua Cole (D-Fredericksburg),
May 27, 2026
Virginia prosecutors refuse to enforce new assault weapons ban

There is also this:

I know these Republican prosecutors see this as an opportunity for tough guy posturing and amateur constitutional lawyering, but ending the sale of assault weapons in Virginia isn’t something an individual prosecutor can do anything about.

Local prosecutors don’t enforce, they prosecute – and my message to anyone thinking about breaking Virginia law is, don’t bet on Virginia law enforcement ignoring it.

Senator Saddam Azlan Salim @SalimForVA
Posted on X May 29, 2026

“Amateur constitutional lawyering”? Mark Smith, member of the United States Supreme Court bar, explains why prosecutors refusing to enforce these unconstitutional laws is entirely legal.

I would also like to remind Mr. Cole that if he wants to play that game there are already laws the DOJ could start enforcing.

I hope he gets a chance to enjoy his trial.