Democrats are digging in their heels. They’re growing more radical by the day.
That’s why a top Republican Governor threatened Democrats in his city for federal crimes.
Virginia’s Governor Glenn Youngkin Considering Defunding Democrat Sanctuary Cities
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, has taken a hard stance against so-called sanctuary cities in his state, proposing a measure that would cut off state funding to local governments refusing to play ball with federal immigration enforcement. This move exposes the dangerous folly of localities shielding illegal immigrants at the expense of public safety and the rule of law.
Youngkin’s plan, now an amendment to the state budget, aims to eradicate Virginia’s sanctuary cities—those misguided areas that coddle undocumented migrants instead of assisting federal officials in upholding immigration laws. First hinted at in December, the proposal zeroes in on ensuring state dollars don’t flow to counties or cities that thumb their noses at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests, as reported by Fox 5 DC.
The governor has trained his sights on Democrat-controlled northern Virginia counties like Fairfax, insisting that full cooperation with immigration enforcement is non-negotiable for continued funding. “This is not a decision for people to make locally,” Youngkin declared, per Fox 5 DC. “This is for the betterment of all our safety. We are not a sanctuary state and therefore we’re not supporting localities that are declared sanctuary cities.” His words cut through the nonsense: local leaders don’t get to pick and choose which laws to follow when it comes to protecting citizens.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay, a Democrat, predictably pushed back, whining that Youngkin’s plan would “defund the police.” He insists Fairfax isn’t a sanctuary city and claims officials comply with all legal detainers. “Ultimately, what he’s saying is, if you don’t agree with his non-lawyer definition of ‘sanctuary city,’ it could affect your law enforcement agency, and he’s doing this because he’s alleging significant crime is occurring,” McKay told Fox 5 DC. His deflection reeks of desperation—dodging accountability while pretending sanctuary policies don’t invite chaos.
Youngkin’s proposal couldn’t come at a more critical time. Sanctuary cities have long been a thorn in the side of law-abiding Americans, offering safe harbor to illegal immigrants, some of whom commit crimes that devastate communities. The governor’s refusal to let Virginia become a haven for lawbreakers stands in stark contrast to the soft-on-crime tendencies of his critics.
Meanwhile, Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, another Democrat, accused Youngkin of “capitulating” to the Trump administration’s push for mass deportations. The charge rings hollow—Youngkin’s focus isn’t blind loyalty to Trump but a principled stand against localities undermining federal authority and public safety. Scott’s grandstanding only proves the Democrat-led General Assembly, set to review the proposal next week, may prioritize political games over protecting Virginians.
Youngkin’s amendment lays bare the sanctuary city sham: local governments can’t have it both ways—taking state money while flouting laws meant to keep order. If Fairfax and its ilk want to coddle illegal immigrants, they shouldn’t expect Virginia taxpayers to foot the bill. The governor’s plan is a wake-up call: sanctuary policies aren’t just reckless—they’re a betrayal of the people elected officials are sworn to serve.
Border Czar Tom Homan Puts Sanctuary Cities In His Sights
Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s border czar, visited Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to outline his efforts in executing the administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown. Homan took aim at sanctuary cities, vowing they would face the heaviest presence of immigration enforcement in their communities.
These cities, a holdover from Trump’s first term, proudly labeled themselves “sanctuaries” for migrants without permanent legal status. Their officials and police refuse to question residents about immigration status or cooperate with federal agents, a stance Homan argues endangers public safety. He has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to zero in on these areas.
“Sanctuary cities, they are the most dangerous places because they release safety threats back into the public,” Homan stated. “Where in cooperating jurisdictions, we don’t have that much of a concern.” His words point to a clear problem: by shielding undocumented migrants, these cities allow potential risks to roam free, unlike areas that work with federal authorities.
Vermont, for instance, has two such trouble spots—Montpelier and Burlington. Burlington’s Mayor Emma Mulvaney Stanak confirmed ICE raids occurred earlier this year, yet her office defiantly declared no plans to alter its non-cooperation policies with federal immigration officials. Sanctuary cities like these, critics argue, prioritize ideology over security, leaving communities vulnerable.
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