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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin orders local law enforcement to assist ICE
VIRGINIA – Police in Virginia can now help with immigration enforcement at the local level after Governor Glen Youngkin signed an executive order Thursday that gives them the power to work alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The order that came down this afternoon is currently in effect. This means that Virginia State Police and corrections officers are now working with ICE.
Youngkin says this will keep Virginians safe from dangerous criminal illegal immigrants. He even specifically noted a northern Virginia rape case as proof this order is needed.
Last November, a woman was raped along a trail in Herndon by a suspect who was in the country illegally and had a long history with law enforcement.
What Does the Order Say?
What we know:
Youngkin’s order directs localities to cooperate with 287(g), a program designed to allow law enforcement agencies to carry out federal immigration efforts, including deportation.
This means state police can apprehend “criminal illegal immigrants who pose a risk to public safety” and jails now have to work with ice and report inmates who are incarcerated.
Read the Order
What Does This Mean?
Dig deeper:
Immigration attorneys in Virginia argue this executive order opens the door to racial profiling and creates distrust between the immigrant community and police.
“The 287(g) is not the best practice and it is a dangerous practice. It’s a dangerous practice for many immigrants who are going to continue being victims of crimes and now they are going to be afraid to report,” attorney Nash Fayad said.
“The bottom line is, this is a fear-based tactic and fear doesn’t fight crime. Trust does. This law destroys trusts and puts everyone at risk,” attorney Alexander Miller said.
Economic Impact:
Both attorneys who spoke with FOX 5 also pointed to the economic impact this order could have on the Commonwealth.
“It was tried in Virginia before in Prince William County. It cost the taxpayer an estimated $23 million over five years,” said Miller. “That money could be spent on other matters that would help safety and make the community safer. These are not zero sum articles, these things are going to cost money and the taxpayer is going to bear that burden ultimately, no matter what the federal government says.”
“We’ve tried this practice before, lots of businesses left Virginia. Lots of immigrants left Virginia and went either up North or further South,” Fayad added. “We lost a lot of businesses here.”
Virginia is joining a growing number of states, including Georgia, who are working with ICE to enforce immigration laws.
The Source: Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, FOX 5 reporting
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Four new trollies will join the VB Wave Trolley fleet beginning May 10, when Virginia Beach Wave Trolley will resume its seasonal service along the oceanfront.
Trolley season lasts through September 25-27 for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival.
A total of 14 new trollies will be part of the fleet this year, gradually replacing the older versions. The 29-foot trolley replica buses seat 29 people and feature wooden seats, with “sky-blue and sand-colored brown exterior,” according to Hampton Roads Transit (HRTS). Last year, 281,507 riders used the trolley system.
“This year marks the 42nd season of the VB Wave trolley, and these new trollies will provide a comfortable, safe, and efficient ride for visitors and locals alike,” William E. Harrell said. He is the president and CEO of HRT. “As part of our partnership with the city of Virginia Beach, the VB Wave makes it easy for everyone to visit attractions and explore the Oceanfront and beyond without the hassles of parking or the high cost of gas,” Harrell said.
The following routes will operate May 10 through Sept. 27 for the Neptune Festival:
Route 30 is the Atlantic Avenue Trolley, running along the Oceanfront between JT’s Grommet Island Park to Fortieth Street. This service operates daily from 8 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Route 31 is the aquarium and campground trolley along General Booth Boulevard. It runs daily from 9:30 a.m.-11:10 p.m. through Labor Day and again on Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 11 through Sept. 27. Route 31 also extends to Atlantic Avenue and 18th Street.
Route 35 is the Bayfront Bus, providing service between Parks Avenue and 19th Street and Shore Drive and Pleasure House Road, enabling customers to visit Chesapeake Bay beaches, First Landing State Park, and Bayfront restaurants. It operates daily from 8 a.m.-12:30 a.m. through Labor Day and then Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only from Sept. 11 through the Sept. 27 festival
The VB Wave trolley connects to HRT bus lines, Routes 20 and 960, with access to the Newtown Road Light Rail Station and the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Fares are $2 one way or $4.50 for an all-day pass. Kids 17 and under ride free with a paying adult. Riders can pay for tickets using HRT’s GoMobile app and a credit card. Riders can create and manage multiple virtual cards and reload value for easy group boarding, and need to have a unique scannable virtual card for boarding. Children are not required to scan a virtual card or pay fare when boarding with an adult.
Customers can also tap to pay using credit and debit cards. KOA Campground, Virginia Gift Shop, nine Sunsations locations, and Ocean Wave Gift Shop sell tickets. Riders can also pay with exact change cash onboard the trolley.
In addition, HRT is introducing a new route in Virginia Beach beginning May 10. The new Route 981 will connect the Amazon Fulfillment Center (ORF 4) at 1795 Dam Neck Road with the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Route 33 service is being restored to Atlantic Avenue and 68th Street 365 days a year to support the oceanfront hospitality industry.
Virginia
PHOTOS: Virginia Beach Police investigate firearm-related incident at Carriage House Apartments
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police are at the scene of a firearm-related incident at Carriage House Apartments Saturday afternoon, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
The department also confirmed there are no shooting victims at this time.
10 On Your Side is at the scene and working to gather more information about the situation.
10 On Your Side will update this story when more information is available.
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