Source: Fox News
Summary
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has ignored questions about whether she will end sanctuary policies in the state, despite calls from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to do so. Recent attacks by illegal aliens in Fairfax County have raised concerns about public safety. DHS has criticized Spanberger for rescinding local-federal coordination requirements, making it harder for law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration efforts. Spanberger has argued that Virginia’s resources should be spent enforcing its own laws.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Governor Spanberger’s silence on the issue has been met with criticism from DHS, which has accused her of “siding with criminal illegal aliens over American citizens.” The agency has also pointed out that three of the four suspects charged with murders in Fairfax County this year are illegal aliens. The governor’s decision to rescind local-federal coordination requirements has been seen as a key factor in the recent attacks. The situation has become a familiar ritual, with DHS calling for cooperation and the governor standing firm on her policy.
The sequence of events has become a familiar pattern: a tragic incident, followed by calls for action, and then a stalemate between the governor and DHS.
Author: Evan Null
