AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Virginia Restricts Local 287(g) Cooperation with ICE

Policy ID

VA-LA-2026-4-22
State Response
Statewide,
VA
Legislative Action

Short Description

The Virigina legislature through SB 783 restricts how and when state and local officers may perform federal immigration enforcement functions under 287(g)-type agreements, barring informal cooperation with immigration enforcement absent a valid judicial warrant and extending to local agencies restrictions Spanberger had already applied at the state level by executive order. The bill builds on Gov. Spanberger’s earlier executive order ending state-level 287(g) agreements; as of early 2026, 27 such agreements remained active across 25 Virginia localities, a legacy of expansion under former Virginia Governor Youngkin.

Date Adopted

04/22/2026

See Also

Richmond, VA Adopts Policies to Limit Cooperation with ICE and Distinguish Local Police from Federal Agents

05/19/2026
Richmond
Executive Order
VA

Virginia Bars Schools From Disclosing Student Data Without a Warrant

04/13/2026
Statewide
Legislative Action
VA

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

02/04/2026
Charlottesville
Legislative Action
VA