Attorney General Mark Herring on Confederate flag license plates

Attorney General Mark Herring issued the following statement after Governor Terry McAuliffe announced steps to remove the Confederate flag from Virginia license plates.

“It’s past time to move beyond this divisive symbol, which for so many represents oppression and injustice. I applaud Governor McAuliffe for his leadership and will work with him and his team to take the steps necessary to remove the Confederate battle flag from Virginia’s license plates.”