Legal expert unleashes on Spanberger's new executive order targeting ICE: 'Political theater'
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an executive order requiring federal immigration agents to provide proof of legal authority when operating on state property. Legal experts have criticized the order as unnecessary and politically motivated, arguing that it does not align with federal immigration law. The order aims to address concerns about potential intimidation of voters by federal agents during elections.
- ▪Spanberger's executive order mandates state employees to request valid warrants from federal immigration agents.
- ▪The order includes polling sites and reflects ongoing Democratic efforts to challenge federal immigration enforcement.
- ▪Legal expert Hans von Spakovsky labeled the order as 'political theater' and noted that no warrant is required under federal law for detaining individuals.
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Immigration Legal expert unleashes on Spanberger's new executive order targeting ICE: 'Political theater' Spanberger cited concerns that the Trump administration could use enforcement actions to intimidate voters at polling sites By Leo Briceno Fox News Published May 21, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Spanberger is ‘no different’ than Mamdani: Kaylee McGhee White Panelists Michael LaRosa and Kaylee McGhee White dissect the Democratic Party’s growing alignment with far-left candidates on ‘America Reports.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Virginia Gov.
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