Commonwealth’s Attorney: Arlington County and City of Falls Church

09/15/2026

One week away! Join us at the Voter Safety Community Town Hall on Sept. 22, 2026!

Bring your questions about the voting process, know your rights and responsibilities as a voter, and learn more about what our communities are doing to ensure all voters can cast their ballot safely and confidently.

🗳 Learn more & sign up: bit.ly/votersafety

09/09/2026

Join the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church and the Arlington County Office of Voter Registration and Elections for a free community town hall on voter rights, safety, and responsibilities. This is a free, nonpartisan event.

Attendees will be able to:

•Learn about voter rights and election protections
•Check their voter registration status
•Register to vote or update registration information
•Receive information about absentee and early voting options
•Access nonpartisan election and ballot resources
•Connect with local organizations supporting civic engagement
•Ask questions about the voting process

Representatives from several community organizations will be onsite to provide resources and assistance, including:

•Spread the Vote
•NAACP Arlington
•We of Action (WofA)
•League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria
•Moms Demand Action

The event is free and open to the public. Community members of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend and bring questions about the voting process.

Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voter-safety-community-town-hall-tickets-1994819474748

09/05/2026

Our team had a wonderful time at the Hispanic Heritage Festival this afternoon! It was great to connect with so many community members, local organizations, and leaders!

09/05/2026

We'll see you there!

Join the Arlington School Hispanic Parents Association, The Arlington County Police Department, Arlington County Fire Department, Arlington County VA Sheriff's Office at the 5th annual Hispanic Heritage Community Festival on Saturday! Come and celebrate during this family event with music, popcorn, snow cones, and an opportunity to meet and chat with Arlington County Officers, Deputies, County staff, and Arlington's community leaders!

09/02/2026

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/09/02/jury-duty-questionnaires-are-headed-to-35000-arlington-and-falls-church-mailboxes/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUFgepjbGNrBQWB53Bkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEevMDwodY-DsHEP7N-UrjB_oFxUheCx4TkykvNmM6fOCN4ZafrSSWOW8EmfvA_aem_tfQ4S2dbjinkJ8vJVeKgiQ

⚖️ Jury duty questionnaires are headed to 35,000 Arlington and Falls Church mailboxes

The Arlington Circuit Court is mailing jury qualification questionnaires to about 35,000 randomly selected Arlington and Falls Church residents this month to determine eligibility for jury service in 2027. Recipients must respond within 10 days, but the questionnaire is not a summons and excuses will only be considered if a summons is issued next year.

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08/31/2026

Join the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church and the Arlington County Office of Voter Registration and Elections for a free community town hall on voter rights, safety, and responsibilities. This is a free, nonpartisan event.

Community members will learn about the voting process, ask questions, verify their voter registration status, receive assistance with voter registration and absentee ballot applications, and access nonpartisan voter information and resources. We will discuss measures to ensure every voter is able to cast their ballot safely and confidently.

Representatives from several community organizations will be onsite to provide resources and assistance.

Learn more and register on Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/votersafety

08/28/2026

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August 28, 2026

Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti supports a thorough, independent investigation into Jose Mejía Hernandez’s encounter with ICE agents

August 28, 2026, Arlington, VA: Consistent with her commitment to transparency and accountability, Commonwealth's Attorney Dehghani-Tafti has supported and requested an investigation into what happened to Mr. Mejia Hernandez on August 11, 2026.

To that end, in addition to calling publicly for a prompt and thorough investigation, the Honorable Parisa Dehghani-Tafti has been working behind the scenes to further an investigation, to help facilitate a direct meeting with detectives from the Arlington County Police Department, and to provide support to Mr. Mejia Hernandez through our victim witness advocates.   

Earlier today, Mr. Mejía Hernandez, through counsel, provided a victim statement, attended and held a press conference, and filed a police report.  

"The reports that José Mejía Hernandez sustained serious injuries during this encounter warrant a complete and impartial review of the facts," said Commonwealth's Attorney Dehghani-Tafti. "Public trust in our justice system depends on holding people accountable fairly and consistently, and for the rule of law to be applied without fear or favor. Allegations of significant harm must be examined carefully, transparently, and without regard to an individual's position or authority.  No one is above the law, and I will do my part to ensure that in my community."

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08/26/2026

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August 26, 2026

Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and Arlington County Elections Office to Host Voter Safety Community Town Hall

Free community event will provide information on voter rights, election safety, voter registration, absentee voting, and available community resources

August 26, 2026, Arlington, VA. – The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, in partnership with the Arlington County Office of Voter Registration and Elections, will host a free nonpartisan Voter Safety Community Town Hall on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington. Check-in and Vendor fair is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration is highly encouraged.

The town hall will bring together election officials, community leaders, and civic organizations to provide residents of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church with information about voter rights, election safety, and voter responsibilities ahead of upcoming elections.

Community members will learn about the voting process, ask questions, verify their voter registration status, receive assistance with voter registration and absentee ballot applications, and access nonpartisan voter information and resources. We will discuss measures to ensure every voter is able to cast their ballot safely and confidently.

"Every eligible voter deserves to feel informed, empowered, and safe when participating in our democracy," said Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti.

Understanding voter rights is critical to maintaining free, fair, and accessible elections. Voters who know their rights are better equipped to navigate the electoral process, identify credible information, avoid intimidation, and seek assistance if they encounter barriers to voting. Community education also helps build confidence in the democratic process and ensures that every eligible voter can participate fully and safely.

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/votersafety

08/24/2026

We’re one week away from our 5th annual candlelight vigil for overdoseawarenessday, we hope you’ll join us at 7pm at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. We are also partnering with ArlingtonVALib to provide drop-in overdose prevention education earlier in the day from 4-5:30pm at Courthouse Library.

08/21/2026

Our 5th annual candlelight vigil in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day will take place in two weeks on August 31st at 7pm. We hope you will join us at Courthouse Plaza for this meaningful event.

Earlier in the day we'll be partnering with Arlington VA Public Library's Courthouse Library to provide drop-in overdose prevention education: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/17251400