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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
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

Charlottesville, VA City Council Resolution on ICE Enforcement and City-Property Guidelines

02/04/2026
Charlottesville
Legislative Action
VA

Virginia Governor Directs Law Enforcement to Terminate 287(g) Agreements

02/04/2026
Statewide
Executive Order
VA

Arlington County, VA Strengthens Trust Policy to Bar Police from Initiating Contact with ICE

05/01/2025
Arlington
Legislative Action
VA