Today’s news
Cuban Immigrant Detained for Over 7 Months Amid Pending Green Card Application
Jose Miguel Suri Hernández, 26, was detained by ICE despite having no criminal record and an active asylum application.

Sanctuary Cities Shielded Nearly 18,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens from ICE in 2025
Outgoing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revealed sanctuary jurisdictions refused to honor thousands of ICE detainers last year.
Kristi Noem Criticizes Virginia Governor Over Refusing ICE Detainer for Illegal Alien Accused of Murder
Outgoing DHS Secretary says Virginians 'should be alarmed' over Gov. Spanberger's stance on honoring ICE detainer for repeat criminal offender
Recent news
Mar. 5, 2026
Noem Criticizes Virginia Gov. Spanberger Over Refusing ICE Detainer for Illegal Alien Accused of Murder
Outgoing DHS Secretary says Virginians 'should be alarmed' over governor's actions.
Mar. 4, 2026
Virginia Governor Faces Backlash Over Stance on ICE Detainer
Spanberger suggests she may not honor ICE request to take custody of illegal alien accused of murder
Mar. 4, 2026
Illegal Immigrant Charged in Deadly Fairfax Bus Stop Attack
Authorities say Sierra Leone national had over 40 prior charges, most dropped by Soros-backed prosecutor
Mar. 3, 2026
Illegal Immigrant with 30+ Arrests Allegedly Stabs Virginia Woman to Death
The incident occurred just before Virginia's governor criticized ICE in a State of the Union response.
Mar. 3, 2026
Judge Warns ICE Officials of Contempt and Sanctions for Illegal Detentions
Federal judge in West Virginia issues stern warning to Trump administration over unlawful immigrant detentions
Mar. 3, 2026
DHS Defends Deportations of Illegal Immigrants with Criminal Records
Democrats accuse ICE of targeting Dreamers, but DHS highlights arrests of gang members and child rapists
Feb. 27, 2026
300 Virginia high school students suspended over anti-ICE walkout
Woodbridge High School handed three-day suspensions to over 300 students who left campus during a student-led protest against federal immigration enforcement.
Feb. 26, 2026
Anabaptist Activists Debate Confrontation vs. Compassion
Readers discuss the role of public protest and nonviolent resistance in the Anabaptist tradition.
Feb. 25, 2026
Virginia Governor Spanberger Criticizes Trump on Economy, Immigration
Spanberger delivers Democrats' response to State of the Union, highlighting economic and immigration issues.
Feb. 25, 2026
Virginia Governor Defends 'Aspiring Americans' in SOTU Response
Spanberger accuses Trump of using federal agents to 'terrorize' communities
Feb. 24, 2026
Charlottesville Hosts Free Training on Responding to ICE Activity
Event aims to educate community on rights and legal actions when witnessing immigration enforcement.
Feb. 23, 2026
Judge Rebukes Trump Lawyers' Defense of ICE Migrant Detentions
Federal judge says ICE illegally denied migrants chance to challenge removal orders
Feb. 21, 2026
Virginia Beach Students Protest Federal Immigration Authorities
Coordinated walkouts across the city call for action and awareness of immigration enforcement issues.
Feb. 21, 2026
Hundreds of Virginia High School Students Suspended Over Anti-ICE Walkout
School administrators punished students who left campus without permission to protest ICE operations.
Feb. 15, 2026
Rep. Bobby Scott to Host Immigration Know-Your-Rights Panel
The event aims to inform the public on recognizing abusive tactics from ICE agents.
Feb. 14, 2026
Justice Department Slashes Asylum Award Rates Down to 10 Percent
Trump administration policies lead to dramatic drop in asylum approvals for economic migrants
Feb. 12, 2026
Virginia Supreme Court Upholds US Marine's Adoption of Afghan War Orphan
Ruling ends years-long legal battle over the child's fate
Feb. 11, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bills to Limit ICE Arrests at Courthouses, Hospitals, and Schools
Proposed legislation would require judicial warrants for ICE agents to make arrests at certain public facilities.
Feb. 11, 2026
Virginia sees surge in 'self-deporting' immigrants
Carytown business closures reflect broader demographic shifts in the state
Feb. 9, 2026
Norfolk Store Owner Recounts ICE Raid Inside Their Business
Employees at Lempira Latin Store describe a chaotic scene as a customer was chased and detained by federal agents.