Virginia Severs Police Partnerships With ICE, Following Similar Moves by 7 Other States
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signs executive orders after being sworn into office at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Jan. 17, 2026. Win McNamee/Getty Images Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a directive on Feb. 4 that ordered the state’s police departments to end partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for arresting