Youngkin rebukes Spanberger’s vow to overturn his immigration crackdown order
The article discusses Virginia Governor Glenn youngkin’s criticism of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger’s pledge to overturn his immigration enforcement order, Executive Order 47. Youngkin emphasizes that the safety of Virginia residents is at stake in the upcoming November election, highlighting Spanberger’s vow to rescind his directive that requires state police cooperation with federal authorities to deport “criminal illegal aliens.” Spanberger argues that immigration enforcement should be a federal duty and considers the involvement of local law enforcement a misuse of resources. Youngkin,who is not running for reelection due to Virginia’s constitutional term limits,endorsed Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears as his successor. Earle-Sears also criticized Spanberger for voting against the Laken Riley Act, a law aimed at enhancing penalties related to crimes by illegal immigrants. Polls show spanberger leading Earle-Sears, though the race remains competitive and has drawn nationwide attention amid controversies, including racially charged protests targeting Earle-Sears. Both candidates have condemned such incidents ahead of the election.
Youngkin rebukes Spanberger’s vow to overturn immigration crackdown order
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) said the “safety” of Virginia residents is on the ballot this November, citing a recent pledge from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger.
In a post on X, Youngkin referenced Spanberger’s comments to the Virginia Mercury in which she said she would rescind Youngkin’s Executive Order 47 as governor. Youngkin issued the order on Feb. 28, directing state police to cooperate with federal authorities in deporting “criminal illegal aliens.”
Spanberger said she believes immigration enforcement should be handled by federal law enforcement, calling the use of local police and sheriffs on this endeavor “a misuse” of resources.
“In her very first act as governor, @SpanbergerForVA promises to turn Virginia into a sanctuary state for dangerous illegal immigrants. @winwithwinsome promises to keep dangerous criminals off our streets. Could the choice be any more clear, Virginia? Your safety is on the ballot this November,” Youngkin wrote on X.
Youngkin is not seeking reelection this November, as Virginia’s Constitution forbids governors from serving consecutive terms. He endorsed Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears as his successor in November, and appeared in a new ad from her campaign Tuesday.
Earle-Sears also targeted Spanberger over her campaign promise on X, saying Spanberger voted against the Laken Riley Act in 2024. The bill, named after a Georgia nursing student who was killed by an illegal immigrant, became the first piece of legislation President Donald Trump signed into law in his second term on Jan. 29.
Spanberger is leading Earle-Sears in a new co/efficient poll by 5%, putting her ahead of the poll’s margin of error of 3.1%. A Roanoke College Poll last week put Spanberger ahead by 7%.
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The Virginia gubernatorial election received nationwide attention after a protester at an event opposing Earle-Sears displayed a sign reading, “Hey Winsome, if trans can’t share your bathroom, then blacks can’t share my water fountain.” Earle-Sears is of Jamaican descent.
Both gubernatorial candidates condemned the sign, with other lawmakers in Virginia and across the nation speaking out against it.
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