City Slapped with 'Sanctuary Jurisdiction' Label

Martinsville classified as sanctuary jurisdiction

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defined Martinsville as a city that is "deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities."

City slapped with 'sanctuary jurisdiction' label

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Some Va. counties labeled as 'sanctuary jurisdictions'

Richmond and its surrounding counties have been dubbed "sanctuary jurisdictions" by the Department of Homeland Security. In a press release Thursday evening, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said that city policies are "endangering Americans and our law enforcement in order to…

Officials respond after Homeland Security lists Va. localities as sanctuary jurisdictions

Officials from around the Commonwealth are responding after many localities in Virginia were listed as sanctuary jurisdictions.

Prince William County, Manassas on new ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ list

Prince William County and the City of Manassas are included on a new list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security this week in connection with President Trump’s effort to crack down on immigrants without legal…

Richmond and surrounding counties included on federal list of ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions

The city of Richmond, as well as Henrico, Chesterfield and — curiously — Hanover counties are included on a list of local jurisdictions that President Donald Trump’s administration says are “deliberately and shamefully” refusing to enforce federal immigration laws. The list, in line with an executive order issued by Trump this April, was posted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Thursday night. Jurisdictions were identified based on “co…