{"id":2416832,"date":"2025-03-27T18:19:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T22:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youngkin-demands-virginia-counties-work-with-ice-or-lose-funding-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-03-27T18:21:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T22:21:15","slug":"youngkin-demands-virginia-counties-work-with-ice-or-lose-funding-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youngkin-demands-virginia-counties-work-with-ice-or-lose-funding-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Youngkin demands Virginia counties work with ICE or lose funding- Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyoungkin-demands-virginia-counties-work-with-ice-or-lose-funding-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2416832&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Virginia Governor Glenn youngkin is asserting that counties that do not cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/undermining-you-biden-takes-shot-at-desantis-threatens-to-get-governors-out-of-the-way\/\" title=\"\u2018Undermining You\u2019: Biden Takes Shot At DeSantis, Threatens To Get Governors \u2018Out Of The Way\u2019\">face funding cuts<\/a> from the state. This stance follows the recent arrest of a significant leader of the MS-13 gang in Virginia, prompting Youngkin to propose a budget amendment to enforce accountability. He emphasized the need for support from Democratic lawmakers to pass this amendment and urged a collaborative approach to ensure public safety. Youngkin&#8217;s directive aims to have local law enforcement collaborate with federal immigration authorities, stating that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sad-joke-border-patrol-union-slams-biden-admin-for-tipping-off-illegals-to-enforcement-operation\/\" title=\"Border Patrol Union criticizes Biden Admin for alerting illegal immigrants about ... operation.\">dangerous illegal immigrants<\/a> should be removed from communities. fairfax county,which has a policy against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-attorney-general-mark-brnovich-facebook-admits-to-aiding-human-smuggling\/\" title=\"Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich: Facebook Admits to Aiding Human Smuggling\">enforcing federal immigration laws<\/a>,has been highlighted in this context,with its officials asserting that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility. The ongoing political discourse reflects tensions surrounding immigration policy and local governance in virginia.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Youngkin demands Virginia counties work with ICE or lose funding after MS-13 chief arrest<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2076499\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/glenn-youngkin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Glenn Youngkin<\/a> (R-VA) is hammering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Virginia<\/a> counties that refuse to work with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement<\/a>, calling to cut state funding from those who won&rsquo;t cooperate.<\/p>\n<p>Following the arrest of a top MS-13 leader in Virginia by federal and state authorities, the governor said he will introduce an amendment in the state budget to withhold funding but expects it will require the support of Democrats in the General Assembly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3360784\/top-ms-13-gang-member-arrested-northern-virginia\/\">Top MS-13 gang suspect arrested in northern Virginia: DOJ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3359861\/dc-police-investigate-tesla-attack-hate-crime-penalty\/\">DC police to investigate Tesla attacks as hate crimes with heftier penalties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/national-security\/3359228\/encounters-terrorists-drop-mexico-border-canada-spike\/\">Encounters of suspected terrorists drop at Mexico border as Canada border sees spike<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Finally, with regards to counties that are demonstrating resistance to cooperate with federal authorities and particularly with ICE, this is why I have put in a budget amendment in our budget that if they&rsquo;re not going to cooperate with ICE, then we will withhold funding,&rdquo; Youngkin said at a Thursday press conference.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Now, I need a General Assembly to vote for this, and I need a bunch of Democrats to step up and say, hey, we believe in public safety, and we&rsquo;re gonna hold jurisdictions accountable, and with this budget amendment, we can then hold Fairfax County accountable, but I&rsquo;m also asking for help from our federal partners,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Younkin-Sanctuary-Cities.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<p>Fairfax County, the most populous county in Virginia, says on its website that the county &ldquo;does not and will not <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">enforce civil federal immigration laws<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The County is devoted to protecting the rights of all its residents, regardless of their immigration or citizenship status, and to ensuring they have an equal opportunity to participate in our economic vitality,&rdquo; it says.<\/p>\n<p>Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay said before President Donald Trump&rsquo;s inauguration that he was making it clear to county residents that the federal government will be responsible for deportations.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What I&rsquo;m going to be continually reiterating to folks is that county employees are not federal immigration officials,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Immigration policy and enforcement has always been and must always be the role of the federal government.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Youngkin signed an executive order last month directing the Virginia State Police and local jails to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. &ldquo;Dangerous criminal illegal immigrants should not be let back into our communities to assault, rape and murder. They should be sent back where they came from,&rdquo; Youngkin said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3315975\/doge-doing-across-federal-government\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>TRACKING WHAT DOGE IS DOING ACROSS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Republicans at the Republican State Leadership Committee, the top Republican group focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/impossible-gop-picked-up-seats-in-house-picked-up-state-legislatures-picked-up-governorship-held-the-senate-but-sniffy-joe-won-not-a-chance\/\" title=\"IMPOSSIBLE: GOP Picked Up Seats in House, Picked Up ... Legislatures, Picked Up Governorship, Held the Senate -- But Sniffy Joe Won?... NOT A CHANCE\">state legislative races<\/a>, are optimistic that if Virginia Democrats don&rsquo;t listen to Youngkin on immigration, voters will cut into their slim majorities in both chambers.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This morning&rsquo;s raid was a win for not just Virginians, but all Americans as one of MS-13&rsquo;s top leaders was effectively taken off the streets and will no longer be a threat to the safety of Americans,&rdquo;&nbsp;RSLC communications director Mason Di Palma said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;While this was a success,&rdquo; he added, &ldquo;Richmond Democrats now need to step up and work with Republicans to pass this crucial budget amendment to ensure any local jurisdictions that choose not to follow the law are not rewarded with any funding. This is common sense, and if Democrats refuse to support this, how can we trust them to continue to lead in Richmond?&rdquo; <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2076499\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2076499\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Youngkin urges Virginia counties to cooperate with ICE or face funding cuts after MS-13 leader&#8217;s arrest<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2416833,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glenn-Youngkin.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[6513,8364,52356,5468,15109],"class_list":["post-2416832","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-funding","tag-ice","tag-immigrant-policy","tag-virginia","tag-youngkin"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glenn-Youngkin.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2416832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2416832"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2416832\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2416836,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2416832\/revisions\/2416836"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2416833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2416832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2416832"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2416832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}