Summary
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, canceled a previous order that required state and local police to work with federal immigration authorities (ICE). Her new order says Virginia police should focus on state and local matters and only work with federal authorities on criminal cases.
Key Facts
- Abigail Spanberger is the new Governor of Virginia and the first woman to hold the office in the state.
- She canceled an order from the previous governor, Glen Youngkin, which required cooperation with ICE.
- Spanberger's order states that local police should focus on state and local law enforcement rather than federal immigration law.
- The new order is called Executive Order No. 10 and it cancels Youngkin's Executive Order No. 47.
- Spanberger signed the new order with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Jennifer B. Moon.
- The order took effect immediately after signing.
- Spanberger spoke about ensuring safety and security for all Virginians, including immigrants.
