Arlington County, Virginia, has passed a resolution to further restrict police collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), drawing sharp condemnation from state officials and federal agencies. The move, which involves removing provisions allowing police to alert ICE about potential threats posed by undocumented immigrants involved in violent crimes or gang activity, has been condemned as a failure to protect public safety.
State officials, including Governor Glenn Youngkin, have criticized the decision, asserting that it endangers communities by shielding violent illegal immigrants and gang members. Youngkin, who has previously proposed withholding state funding from so-called