DOJ Sues Virginia to Block 2 ICE Limits Before July 1, Citing California Win
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 19
DOJ Sues Virginia to Block 2 ICE Limits Before July 1, Citing California Win
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 19
Summary
Two Virginia laws set to take effect July 1 triggered a DOJ lawsuit seeking an injunction before the measures can restrict federal immigration enforcement.
The department says one law bars masked operations and requires agents to show identification, while the other limits voluntary local cooperation agreements with ICE.
DOJ argues the measures violate the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause by letting a state regulate federal law enforcement, and warns the laws could expose agents to criminal penalties, doxing and harassment.
An April appeals-court ruling against California on a similar agent-identification law underpins the case, and DOJ says other states considering mask restrictions are now on notice.