Gov. Youngkin Proposes Funding Cuts for Virginia Sanctuary Cities
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has proposed a budget amendment to withhold funding from sanctuary cities that do not comply with federal immigration laws, particularly those involving undocumented immigrants who commit violent crimes. Youngkin argues that lenient policies in these jurisdictions endanger public safety, citing a recent crime involving an undocumented immigrant. Critics, like Monica Sarmiento from the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights, argue that such measures could lead to racial profiling and discourage crime victims from coming forward. The proposal's reception by the Democratic majority in Richmond remains uncertain.