Hampton Roads cities accused by Homeland Security of obstructing federal immigration officials
The Department of Homeland Security released a list of localities around the country that it alleges are obstructing enforcement of federal immigration law, including several in Hampton Roads.
The list, which DHS says will be updated regularly, was put together as required by one of President Trump's executive orders. On the list in Hampton Roads are Virginia Beach, Hampton, Portsmouth, and Newport News, along with Gloucester County.
In all, the list targets 33 Virginia localities, including Richmond as well as localities that voted heavily in favor of Trump in the 2024 election, including Middlesex County on the Middle Peninsula.
It was not clear what criteria are used for compiling the list and it contains at least one error — it lists the city of Martinsville as a county.
'Sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities,' reads the DHS release. 'Sanctuary cities protect dangerous criminal aliens from facing consequences and put law enforcement in peril.'
DHS said each jurisdiction listed will receive formal notification of its noncompliance with federal statutes.
'DHS demands that these jurisdictions immediately review and revise their policies to align with Federal immigration laws and renew their obligation to protect American citizens, not dangerous illegal aliens,' the release reads.
Gavin Stone, 757-712-4806, gavin.stone@virginiamedia.com
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