Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Directs State Police to Cooperate with ICE

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Virginia's Governor Glenn Youngkin has directed state police, sheriffs, and jails to cooperate with ICE through the 287(g) program to remove dangerous criminal illegal immigrants from the Commonwealth.

Key Points

  • Governor Youngkin signed an Executive Order directing cooperation with ICE
  • The 287(g) program links local arrests with ICE for immigration enforcement
  • Virginia's jails hold almost 1,000 deportable migrants, with many detainer requests for violent criminals
  • Republican governors like Ron DeSantis in Florida are increasingly enrolling in the 287(g) program

Pros

  • Removing dangerous criminal illegal immigrants from communities
  • Enhancing public safety by partnering with federal immigration enforcement

Cons

  • Potential opposition from local Democrats, business groups, and pro-migration activists
  • Risks of lawsuits from pro-migration groups