Posts Tagged Immigration
Immigrant candidates will likely make immigration a big focus of congressional races
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 22, 2022
Immigration is likely to be an issue on the campaign trail this year. And, as Michael Pope reports, the Republican candidates will have their own immigration stories to tell.
New Data Shows More and More of Virginia’s Population is in Deportation Proceedings
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 6, 2021
Across Virginia, a rapidly growing number of people are in deportation proceedings. Michael Pope looks at the numbers.
You can find the new data here.
Senate Democrats Split Over State Inspections of ICE Facilities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2020
Members of the Virginia state Senate are considering a bill that would allow state inspectors access to detention centers holding people accused of violating immigration laws. But, Senate Democrats are divided about how to handle the situation. Michael Pope reports.
Controversial 287(g) Program Causing Debate in Prince William County Once Again
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 19, 2020
Credit: ICE
Should local governments be involved in federal immigration enforcement? It’s an issue that’s once again in the spotlight in Prince William County. Michael Pope reports.
Proposal for ICE Juvenile Center in Northern Virginia Meets Opposition
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 13, 2019
The Trump administration wants to build a new detention center for children in Northern Virginia. And, the idea isn’t all that popular in the region. Michael Pope reports.
Advocates Look for Warning Signs from ICE in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 17, 2019
Credit: ICE
This past weekend undocumented immigrants across Virginia braced for raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As of Tuesday, those threats appear not to have materialized. Still advocates say there’s been an uptick in safety checkpoints. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
Northam Vetoes Two Immigration-Related Bills
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 19, 2019
Immigration is once again in the spotlight here in Virginia, where the issue has become a dividing line between the parties. Michael Pope reports.
What is 287(g)? And How Does it Impact the Immigration Debate?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 13, 2018
ICE Photo
Should local law-enforcement agencies enforce federal immigration law? That’s a debate that’s currently playing out in jails across Virginia. Michael Pope has the story.
Should Virginia Inquire About Immigration Status When Someone Reports a Crime?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 8, 2018
Credit: MBandman / Creative Commons
Should undocumented immigrants fear reporting crime? That’s an issue lawmakers in Richmond are debating. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
Estimating Immigration in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 19, 2017
Credit: MBandman / Creative Commons
Immigration policy has become one of the most hotly debated topics in Washington and in Richmond. But, as Michael Pope reports, some key details are missing.
Saving the History and Heroes of Social Welfare
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 27, 2017
Causes like the 40-hour work week, laws against child labor and winning the vote for women involved heroic fights. VCU Libraries and its partners are sharing images of social welfare heroes online. (Credit: American Labor Museum)
Every picture tells a story. That’s why Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries and partners from across the nation are creating the Image Portal, an online collection focused on social reform and social welfare — things like prohibition, women’s suffrage, civil rights and immigration. Sandy Hausman has details.
Click here to read more about the Social Welfare History Project
Activists File Lawsuit Challenging Trump Immigration Changes
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 21, 2017
Credit: AP Photo / Carolyn Kaster
Nurimaro Park, 26, is one of about 800,000 people who had benefited from an Obama-era program that extended protections to immigrants brought illegally to the U.S. as children. Michael Pope reports.
Money Continues to Roll Into this Year’s Statewide Election
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 12, 2017
Billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer announces a new partnership with the Democratic National Committee and several immigrant rights groups at a press conference in Falls Church. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Election 2017 may end up being one of the most expensive races in Virginia history. This week, Democrats are receiving a major infusion of cash. Michael Pope has details.
Should Undocumented Suspects Be Held Without a Warrant? Candidates for Governor Disagree
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 8, 2017
Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber
Virginia may not have any local governments that are willing to defy federal immigration law. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the commonwealth doesn’t have any sanctuary cities, depending on how that term is defined. And, as Michael Pope reports, the debate has become a flashpoint in the race for governor.
How Should Local and State Law Enforcement Deal With Federal Immigration Laws?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 22, 2017
ACLU of Virginia Executive Director Claire Gastanaga asked Governor Terry McAuliffe to veto bills dealing with immigration issues at a news conference earlier today. (Credit: Steve Helber /AP)
Should local and state law enforcement officials enforce federal immigration laws? That’s a debate that heating up in the final days of the General Assembly session in Richmond this week. Michael Pope has the latest.
In Midst of National Immigration Debate, Virginia Republicans Take Aim at Sanctuary Cities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2017
If state Republicans have their way, sanctuary cities would have to pay for any property damage caused by undocumented immigrants. (Credit: Taber Andrew Bain / Creative Commons)
As the national conversation on immigration continues, Republicans in Virginia’s General Assembly are hoping to crack down on so called sanctuary cities. Michael Pope has the story.
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