On her first day in office, Governor Spanberger took an important first step to protect families by repealing Executive Order 47, which mandated state cooperation with ICE and encouraged local law enforcement to enter into collaborative agreements with ICE. That repeal helped halt a dangerous policy, but its harmful impact is still unfolding, and more action is urgently needed to protect Virginia families.

ICE collaboration agreements, like the 287(g) program and Intergovernmental Service Agreements, fuel racial profiling, separate families, and make our communities less safe. In the last year, we have seen ICE tactics result in bodily injury and even loss of life. In the wake of piling tragedies, it is indisputably clear that ICE puts us all in danger.

Virginia has the power to stop this. As Virginia’s chief executive, Governor Spanberger’s leadership sets the direction for the Commonwealth. A clear public stance in support of statewide prohibition of ICE collaboration agreements would help ensure that lawmakers across the General Assembly move forward with confidence to protect families and communities statewide.

Use this form to urge Governor Spanberger to publicly voice support for HB1441 and SB783, legislation that prohibits cooperation with ICE and keeps families and communities together.