United States===Supreme Court of Virginia

The United States===Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that a Virginia law cementing adoption orders after six months bars challenges, effectively allowing Joshua Mast and Stephanie Mast to keep the Afghan child. This decision reversed lower court rulings.

The United States===Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that a statewide referendum on mid-decade redistricting can proceed, overturning a temporary restraining order. This decision allows voters to cast ballots on the proposed congressional redistricting plan.

The United States===Supreme Court of Virginia allowed the redistricting question to go to voters, but it has not yet ruled on the legality of the mid-decade redistricting plan and voter referendum, creating uncertainty.