Email the Governor

A detainee is escorted down a hallway, documented by citizen volunteers.
Mother Jones, 'A Photographer’s View of ICE’s Relentless Courthouse Arrests'

Let the Governor know how you feel.

Gov. Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have protected our courthouses, hospitals, schools, and polling places, from warrantless arrests. ICE agents would have been required to obtain a 'Judicial Warrant' (a warrant issued by a judge).

The vetoed bills, SB351 and HB650, had been passed by both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly.

The Governor then issued Executive Order 16 to mitigate the veto — but it is vague and ineffectual.

Of the vetoed bills, the Governor said, "I appreciate the goal and intended purpose...."

Please let Governor Spanberger know we are disappointed and wish she had worked harder with Legislators to craft a bill protecting our rights, that she would sign.

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