Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Repeals ICE Cooperation Order on First Day in Office

Jan 18, 2026

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Gov. Spanberger's first executive orders target Virginia affordability in health, housing

Richmond, Va. — Jan. 17, 2026
Newly sworn-in Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger moved quickly to reverse her predecessor’s immigration policy, signing an executive order on her first day in office that ends mandatory state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Minutes after taking the oath at the Virginia State Capitol, Spanberger …

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