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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin orders local law enforcement to assist ICE

Virginia's state law enforcement and corrections officers must assist in federal immigration enforcement, according to an order from Governor Glenn Youngkin.
The Virginia State Police will sign Section 287 agreements to form a task force with ICE for apprehending immigrants posing safety risks.
Youngkin stated, 'As Governor, protecting our citizens is my foremost responsibility' and aims to make Virginia safer by removing dangerous criminal illegal immigrants from our Commonwealth.
The order took effect immediately upon signing, focusing on enhancing public safety in Virginia.

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The Federalist

Youngkin Orders VA Police To Assist Trump Admin's Deportations

Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an order requiring Virginia police to cooperate with federal immigration authorities throughout the commonwealth.

3 days ago·United States

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WTVR

Gov. Youngkin signs executive order directing VSP, VADOC to sign agreements with ICE

The order directs the Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Corrections to sign agreements with ICE.

3 days ago·Richmond, United States

Virginia gov promises 'full cooperation' with ICE to deport illegal immigrants

Virginia became the latest of a handful of mostly GOP states that are compelling law enforcement officers to work with federal authorities to enforce immigration laws.

3 days ago·New York, United States

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The Daily Wire

Virginia Police To Assist Feds In Apprehending Illegal Alien Criminals

Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order requiring the agencies to sign agreements with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement that “will create a State Police Task Force of federally deputized troopers to assist in the identification and apprehension of criminal illegal immigrants who pose a risk to public safety throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.”

3 days ago·Nashville, United States

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Cardinal News

Youngkin orders State Police, prisons to cooperate with ICE; more ...

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:Politics:Youngkin orders State Police, prisons to cooperate with ICE. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).Faraldi accused of intimidating citizen who made anti-LGBTQ comments at meeting. — The (Lychburg) News & Advance (paywall).Legal case over size of Confederate flag in Prince Edward County is delayed again. — Farmville Hera…

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NBC Washington

Virginia governor orders state police to cooperate with ICE

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order instructing state police and prison officers to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

4 days ago·Washington, United States

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