Rep. John McGuire Condemns Gov. Spanberger's Executive Order on local ICE enforcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) condemned Governor Abigail Spanberger's Executive Order 12, that no longer mandates Virginia State Agencies to honor 287(g) agreements that require cooperation between state and federal law enforcement agencies.

"We would not have our country without the men and women of law enforcement," said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05)."Regretfully, Governor Abigail Spanberger just ended the Commonwealth of Virginia's 287(g) agreement between ICE and Virginia state agencies that required the agencies to work together on immigration investigations. This directive will put more Virginians and law enforcement in danger and sets a dangerous precedent. This action creates a dangerous situation where liberal paid protestors can interfere with federal officers who are working hard to get dangerous criminals off our streets. Law enforcement cooperation with local, state and federal agencies is vital to the safety of our Commonwealth. I condemn this action by Governor Spanberger and encourage Virginia law enforcement to cooperate and work together with federal agents."