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Posted on 01/18/2026 11:42:07 AM PST by MtnClimber
She reversed the executive order on day one of her governorship, drawing sharp criticism from Republicans who argue the commonwealth will be less safe.
Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger reversed a high-profile immigration enforcement policy established by outgoing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Spanberger, sworn in earlier in the day as Virginia’s 75th governor and the first woman to hold the office, signed an executive action rescinding Executive Order 47—a directive issued last year that had authorized Virginia State Police and Department of Corrections personnel to assist federal immigration authorities under a 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The repeal ends formal cooperation between state law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement efforts.
“State and local law enforcement should not be required to divert their limited resources to enforce federal civil immigration laws,” Spanberger said on Saturday. “It is a responsibility of federal law enforcement. Virginia, state and local law enforcement officers must be able to focus on their core responsibilities, investigating crime and community policing.”
Immigrant advocacy groups welcomed the move as a step toward more inclusive communities, arguing that illegal immigrants won't live in fear of deportation.
Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares slammed the decision to rescind the order.
"Within the few first hours of Democrats having complete control in Richmond, they have made it easier for illegal immigrants who commit crimes against Virginians to remain in the Commonwealth by repealing EO 47," he wrote on social media.
"By directing our local law enforcement to stop working with federal law enforcement agencies, our streets have become less safe with a stroke of the pen," he added.
He continued, saying, "Mark my words, there will be Virginians who will be robbed, raped and murdered as a result of this anti-public safety executive order. No one should be surprised."
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It seems like she could be sued for malfeasance by victims of illegal invader crime.
And this is only her first day, only the start. You voted for a Marxist and now you have her. Enjoy.
New Virginia Marxist.................................
“”””The repeal ends formal cooperation between state law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement efforts. “”
And this will also end any chance she had of getting federal funds.
I won’t forget that the illegals are worth more than I am.
She just Kicked the Taxpayer in the teeth and handed over power to Illegals
When are we going to start treating this shit like what it is -TREASON!
Wasn’t long before they got her back in step.
wy69
There’s a “New Virginia”?
The US government might consider constructing an illegal alien detention center on or adjacent to the governor’s private residence(s), preferably through eminent domain.
And give no notice, as there’s no reason for the federal government to cooperate with state officials.
That's the rub. The president cannot withhold funds unless there is specific wording in the enabling legislation like the 55_mph speed limit. Also there is no law requiring states to cooperate with federal law enforcement. Those failures fall squarely on Republicans in Congress.
Then shut up and get out of the way.
I’m sure he can and will find ways to reduce their funding.
Holy moly.
A black-robed tyrant judge will likely order the funding restored as demonstrated by recent history.
Well, Viginians…you voted for this. Now endure it.
POS governor
RECALL NEEDED
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