Virginia Democrats seek to limit state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, reversing a prior mandate.

Virginia Democrats are pushing legislation to limit state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, following Governor Abigail Spanberger’s repeal of a Republican-era executive order mandating such collaboration. The move, aimed at reducing fear in immigrant communities and redirecting state resources to public safety, does not end existing local agreements with ICE. While civil rights groups applaud the shift, Republicans argue such cooperation is vital for public safety. The debate unfolds amid broader criminal justice reforms in the state.