Posts Tagged ICE

Subramanyam introduces bill meant to make ICE more accountable

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 22, 2025

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Congress is considering an effort to force more transparency for immigration officials. Michael Pope reports.

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Youngkin says 2,500 ‘violent illegals’ arrested. But ICE data, advocates say otherwise

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 2, 2025

Governor Glenn Youngkin, flanked by Petersburg Chief of Police Travis Christian, at a press event at Virginia State Police headquarters. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

This week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a partnership between federal and state law enforcement has hit a new benchmark in removing what he called “violent criminals here illegally.” But statistics provided by federal immigration authorities and immigrant advocates tell a different story. Brad Kutner has more.  

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Legal experts weigh in on Miyares ICE opinion

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 6, 2024

Local governments across Virginia are considering if they want to work with federal immigration officials. Michael Pope reports.

You can find the attorney general’s opinion here.

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Agreement struck to release detained immigrants

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 31, 2024

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A settlement agreement may lead to the release of several people in Virginia caught up in the immigration system. A judge is set to consider the agreement in the next few weeks.

Michael Pope reports.

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Senate Democrats Split Over State Inspections of ICE Facilities

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2020

Members of the Virginia state Senate are considering a bill that would allow state inspectors access to detention centers holding people accused of violating immigration laws. But, Senate Democrats are divided about how to handle the situation. Michael Pope reports.

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ICE Facilities Could Be Subject to Virginia Regulators Under Boysko Legislation

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 21, 2020

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State Senator Jennifer Boysko (Credit: Senate of Virginia)

State regulators may be on their way to inspect detention centers holding people accused of violating immigration laws.

Michael Pope reports.

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Prince William County Set to End Agreement with Federal Immigration Officials

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 18, 2020

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Should local law enforcement officials carry out federal immigration enforcement? Fewer local governments in Virginia are willing to enter into agreements with the federal government. Michael Pope reports.

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Advocates Look for Warning Signs from ICE in Virginia

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 17, 2019

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This past weekend undocumented immigrants across Virginia braced for raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As of Tuesday, those threats appear not to have materialized. Still advocates say there’s been an uptick in safety checkpoints. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.

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The Politics of ICE in Virginia

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 4, 2018

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As the campaign season heats up heading into the primary this month, the issue of immigration is at the forefront in many campaigns. Michael Pope explains.

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