US EditionDay One: Governor Spanberger Ends Virginia’s ICE Collaboration
Governor Spanberger ended state and local law enforcement’s role in federal immigration enforcement to prioritize core duties and support immigrant communities, advocates said.
- On Saturday, Governor Abigail Spanberger rescinded former Governor Glen Youngkin's order mandating ICE cooperation in Virginia, with the rescission taking effect immediately upon signing by Spanberger and Secretary Jennifer B. Moon.
- Citing resource and safety concerns, Spanberger argued state and local law enforcement should not divert resources to federal immigration enforcement, prioritizing safety for all residents and immigrant communities in Virginia.
- Spanberger ended Virginia's participation in the federal 287 program by rescinding EO‑47, which also revoked Youngkin's directive to deputize state police for ICE cooperation.
- Immigrant advocates celebrated the move as a victory, with CASA in Action calling the day historic, while Jason Miyares criticized it as a disaster harming public safety.
- Amid a national debate over ICE operations, immigrant community organizers and advocates will attend the Virginia General Assembly on Thursday, January 22nd at 9 a.m. to urge further action after the Renee Nicole Good incident.
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Spanberger scraps Youngkin's ICE cooperation order on first day
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) has already scrapped an executive order from former Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin that furthered state law enforcement’s collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, saying it was “not an appropriate use of state or local resources.” Spanberger, who was sworn in on Saturday as Virginia’s first female governor, issued a superseding executive order that canceled Youngkin’s directive. Youngki…
Virginia’s new governor Abigail Spanberger cancelled the state’s collaboration with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Control Service (ICE). Just a few hours after taking office, the Democrat began undoing the conservative legacy of her Republican predecessor, Glenn Youngkin. Read more
Spanberger Repeals ICE Cooperation, Illegals Get a Free Pass
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has repealed a key executive order that required state and local law enforcement to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to immigration enforcement. The decision nullifies Executive Order No. 47, signed by former Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin in 2025, which directed the Virginia State Police and Department of Corrections to ent…
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger rescinds Youngkin order directing state cooperation with ICE
Last year, Youngkin signed Executive Order 47, which directed state law enforcement agencies to assist with federal immigration enforcement and urged local governments to fully cooperate with ICE.
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