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.

What action did Governor Ralph Northam propose regarding the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee?

• To replace it with another monument

• To remove and store it

• To renovate it

• To relocate it to another city

Why was the plan to remove the statue put on hold?

• As a result of legal challenges

• Due to public protests

• Due to weather conditions

• Because of a lack of funds

What is William Gregory's main argument against the statue's removal?

• It is a historical landmark

• He is a descendant of the statue's donors

• It attracts tourists

• It is a symbol of state pride

What did the judge say about the ownership of the monument?

• It is the property of the people

• It is private property

• It belongs to the descendants of the donors

• It belongs to the state government

What recent action did protesters in Richmond take regarding Confederate monuments?

• They petitioned for their preservation

• They cleaned and restored them

• They pulled down a statue of Jefferson Davis

• They organized a peaceful rally