Judge Extends Injunction, Bars Virginia From Removing Lee Statue

Governor Ralph Northam announced plans to remove the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Virginia, due to its association with systemic racism. However, legal challenges, including a lawsuit by William Gregory, a descendant of the statue's donors, have delayed the removal. The statue, now covered in graffiti, remains on Monument Ave, where recent protests have also led to the toppling of other Confederate monuments. State Attorney General Mark Herring supports the removal, citing public interest and the need to address racial injustice.

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