From the Daily Caller: The newest governor of Virginia immediately rolled back anti-sanctuary policy which helped federal immigration authorities take custody of criminal illegal migrants.
Within hours of being sworn into office Saturday, Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 10, a proclamation rescinding an executive order signed by her Republican predecessor requiring Virginia law enforcement officials to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Critics have framed the move as a “disaster” which will lead to an increase in crime.
“By directing our local law enforcement to stop working with federal law enforcement agencies, our streets have become less safe with a stroke of the pen,” former Virginia GOP Attorney General Jason Miyares said in a statement.
“This is a disaster for the public safety of the Commonwealth. Mark my words, there will be Virginians who will be robbed, raped and murdered as a result of this anti public safety executive order,” Miyares continued. “No one should be surprised.”
Within the few first hours of Democrats having complete control in Richmond, they have made it easier for illegal immigrants who commit crimes against Virginians to remain in the Commonwealth by repealing EO 47.
By directing our local law enforcement to stop working with…
— Jason Miyares (@JasonMiyaresVA) January 17, 2026
RNC Research commented, “Abigail Spanberger’s first act as Virginia Governor was to ban the state’s cooperation ICE. Democrat governors across the country are inciting a far-Left war on ICE agents.”
Abigail Spanberger’s first act as Virginia Governor was to ban the state’s cooperation ICE.
Democrat governors across the country are inciting a far-Left war on ICE agents.pic.twitter.com/Uo9V6j68K2
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) January 18, 2026
Former Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) suggested, “Trump should cancel federal funding for Virginia in response to Spanberger directing state law enforcement NOT to cooperate with ICE.”
Trump should cancel federal funding for Virginia in response to Spanberger directing state law enforcement NOT to cooperate with ICE
— Bob Good (@RepBobGood) January 18, 2026
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