What does new Virginia Gov. Spanberger’s ICE executive order actually do?

The Virginia State Police (VSP) and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) will no longer be required by the governor to have their officers assist the feds in the apprehension of illegal immigrants after new Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger rescinded Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order 47 on Saturday.

That order sought to enable state law enforcement agencies to be more proactive in immigration enforcement.

“State and local law enforcement should not be required to divert their limited resources to enforce federal civil immigration laws,” Spanberger said.

Youngkin issued the order on Feb. 27, 2025, stating he wanted Virginia to use all available methods to facilitate the arrest and deportation of inadmissible and removable criminal illegal immigrants.

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