Source: FOX News
Summary
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an executive order directing state employees to demand proof of legal authority from federal immigration agents operating on state property, including polling sites. The order comes as part of Democratic efforts to test the boundaries between state and federal power in regards to immigration enforcement. Spanberger’s move has been met with pushback from a legal expert, who believes the order is unnecessary and an overreach of state authority. The order follows similar attempts by other states, such as New York and California, to restrict federal immigration activity.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Governor Spanberger issues an executive order, state employees are instructed to demand proof of legal authority from federal immigration agents. The order includes polling sites, where concerns about voter intimidation have been raised. A legal expert calls the order “political theater,” pointing out that federal law does not require a warrant to detain individuals. The order is seen as part of a larger effort by Democratic governors to test the limits of state power in regards to immigration enforcement.
It’s a familiar dance, with each side playing its expected role.
Author: Evan Null
