In Newly Democratic Virginia, Immigration Enforcement Becomes Early Test for Spanberger

Virginia Democrats want to restrict ICE but enforcement questions loom

Virginia Democrats want to restrict ICE actions, but it remains to be seen how they will find a way to enforce state laws that control what federal agents do.

In newly Democratic Virginia, immigration enforcement becomes early test for Spanberger

As federal immigration enforcement activity increases in Democratic-led states across the country, immigrant advocates and civil rights groups are warning that Virginia — which recently flipped full control of state government to Democrats — could be next.

In newly Democratic Virginia, immigration enforcement becomes early test for Spanberger | The governor moves to curb state cooperation with ICE as advocates warn existing agreements remain and Republicans argue the change risks public safety.

Democrats look to limit Virginia agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement

Even before federal agents shot and killed a second U.S. citizen in Minnesota over the weekend, Democrats in Virginia were looking to limit future agreements between federal agencies and state and local law enforcement when immigration is involved.