DOJ warns former red state is becoming the next California as governor embraces ICE limits
The DOJ is suing Virginia to prevent it from becoming a sanctuary jurisdiction, challenging state laws restricting federal immigration enforcement.
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Virginia DOJ warns former red state is becoming the next California as governor embraces ICE limits The suit names Attorney General Jay Jones and Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano By Ashley J. DiMella Fox News Published June 19, 2026 1:06pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video DOJ cites California court win as it challenges Virginia laws targeting ICE operations DOJ Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division Brett Shumate told Fox News Digital Virginia’s new laws affecting ICE operations unlawfully regulate federal immigration enforcement and mirror California’s sanctuary-state playbook.
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