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April 17, 2025 filed petition for declaratory and injunctive relief

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II. III. IV. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 3. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Va. Code 搂搂 8.01-184 (Declaratory Judgment) and 8.01-620 (Injunction). 4. Venue is proper in Newport News Circuit Court under Va. Code 搂 8.01-261, as all relevant actions occurred within Newport News. PARTIES 6. Respondent Newport News Public Schools is a public-school division organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and headquartered in the City of Newport News. 7. Respondent City of Newport News is a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, responsible for the ownership, maintenance, and regulation of public property and the enforcement of applicable local laws and ordinances. 8. Respondent Robert Stewart is the Director of Safety and Security for Newport News Public Schools and is responsible for the administration of security- related policies and enforcement actions. He authorized the April 4, 2025, trespass citation against Petitioner and subsequently issued the district-wide property ban. STATEMENT OF FACTS
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