AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Richmond, VA Adopts Policies to Limit Cooperation with ICE and Distinguish Local Police from Federal Agents

Policy ID

RVA-LA-2026-5-19
Local Response
Richmond,
VA
Executive Order

Short Description

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced a series of actions, recommended by the Mayor’s Inclusive Communities Preparedness Work Group, that further separate the Richmond Police Department from potential cooperation with ICE. The actions include (1) prohibiting sharing Flock Safety data with any Virginia jurisdictions that have active 287(g) agreements with ICE, (2) updating Richmond Police Department uniforms to display “Richmond Police” to be more easily distinguishable from federal officers, (3) prohibiting federal agencies from using city-owned property to stage immigration operations, process detainees, or conduct surveillance relating to immigration enforcement, and (4) establishing regular meetings with ICE’s field office in Richmond to voice concerns from community.

Date Adopted

05/19/2026

References

See Also

Virginia Restricts Local 287(g) Cooperation with ICE

04/22/2026
Statewide
Legislative Action
VA

Virginia Restricts Agency Disclosure of Personal Data to the Federal Government

04/13/2026
Statewide
Legislative Action
VA

Virginia Bars Schools From Disclosing Student Data Without a Warrant

04/13/2026
Statewide
Legislative Action
VA