Judge Pauses Virginia 287(g) Law Before Tuesday Deadline, Citing Constitutional Violation
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 2
Judge Pauses Virginia 287(g) Law Before Tuesday Deadline, Citing Constitutional Violation
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 2
Summary
Judge Robert Payne blocked a key part of Virginia’s new 287(g) restrictions, stopping a requirement that local sheriffs modify or dissolve ICE cooperation agreements by Tuesday.
Payne said the federal government is likely to win several claims, finding the law probably violates the Contracts Clause by substantially impairing existing federal-local agreements and improperly regulating federal immigration enforcement.
The ruling pauses enforcement rather than striking down the law, handing Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration a setback as Republicans argue the measure unlawfully limits cooperation with ICE.
Maryland faces a parallel fight after 17 of 24 sheriffs sued over a similar law that restricts local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, with no ruling yet.