The Trump administration has charged one of the most powerful Democratic lawmakers in Virginia with racketeering and money laundering conspiracy in connection to a cannabis business she co-owns with family members. Six other people were indicted, as well.

Virginia state Senator Louise Lucas serves as president pro tempore in the Virginia Senate. She is the first woman and first African American to hold that position. Lucas has also been a vocal critic of President Trump.

In recent years, the Trump administration has targeted numerous high-profile Black women, including Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, New York Attorney General Letitia James, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in Georgia and New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver.