Virginia’s Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the state can remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from a prominent spot in its capital city, saying “values change and public policy changes, too” in a democracy.
Statue of confederate General Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Viginia on July 31, 2017.iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee
“Those restrictive covenants are unenforceable as contrary to public policy and for being unreasonable because their effect is to compel government speech, by forcing the Commonwealth to express, in perpetuity, a message with which it now disagrees,” the justices wrote.under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer sparked protests over police brutality and racism in cities across the country, including Richmond.
Plaintiffs' attorneys told the justices during a June 8 hearing that the governor exceeded his authority under the Virginia Constitution. Attorney General Mark Herring’s office countered that a small group of private citizens cannot force the state to maintain a monument that no longer reflects its values.
Virginia Democrats cheered the court's ruling. Northam's statement called it “a tremendous win for the people of Virginia.” The state has been working on detailed plans for removal that also include the extrication of a time capsule thought to be tucked inside the base.Ryan M. Kelly / AFP - Getty Images
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