Tag: immigration

Josh King Concedes Prince William Sheriff Race to Glen Hill, Advocates for Ending 287g
Deputy Sheriff Josh King, the first Democrat to run for Sheriff in Prince William County in 16 years conceded Thursday night to incumbent Sheriff Glen Hill, the Republican endorsed candidate.

Prince William Candidates for Commonwealth Attorney Differ on Immigration Policy
Candidates for Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney differ on one highly divisive issue: whether Prince William should continue its 287g Program regarding undocumented immigrants arrested in the county.

John Gray Beats Nohe to Become Republican Nominee for PWC Chairman
It was a surprise victory for John Gray in the Prince William County Republican Firehouse Primary, making him the Republican’s candidate for Chairman At-Large of Prince William County’s Board of Supervisors.

RICHMOND BEAT: Immigrant Advocates Bash Sen. Black’s Bill Blocking ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Immigrant rights groups were outraged after a Senate committee advanced a bill to prohibit localities from inhibiting federal enforcement of immigration laws.

Letter to the Editor: Let’s Not Leverage Tragedy for Politics
Despite horror over the murder of a young woman, one mother says it should not embolden anti-immigration sentiment.

Moms & Kids Hold Manassas Rally Against Separating Families at Border
Moms and kids protested outside Senator Tim Kaine’s Manassas City Office, Thursday, drawing attention to the need to reunite families separated at the border.

Citizens Challenge Stewart on Anti-Illegal Immigrant Policy
Many citizens attended the Feb. 14 meeting of the Board of County Supervisors to express opposition and disgust with the county’s new immigration act, saying it would divide families and negatively affect the community.

Gov. Vows to Veto Anti-‘Sanctuary’ Bills
Advocates for undocumented immigrants are praising Gov. Terry McAuliffe after his promise to veto Republican-backed legislation prohibiting local governments from becoming “sanctuary cities.”

RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Democrats Blast Immigration Executive Order
Virginia’s top Democratic officials on Saturday condemned President Donald Trump’s executive order banning citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries.

Corey Stewart Plans to Have Prince William’s Criminal Illegal Immigrants Deported
Prince William Chairman At-large Corey Stewart advises illegal immigrants to leave, saying he intends to work with ICE to deport illegal aliens previously arrested in the county.