Arlington County just made a dangerous decision that puts Americans last. Local leaders voted to block police from working with ICE to arrest illegal immigrants linked to violent gangs like MS-13, human trafficking, and terrorism. This reckless policy means cops can’t even warn federal agents about known criminal aliens living in our neighborhoods.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares blasted the move as “negligence” that makes communities less safe. “The only people benefiting here are criminals here illegally committing heinous crimes,” Miyares said. Common sense tells us that protecting violent gang members over law-abiding citizens is pure madness.
Far-left county leaders claim this policy helps immigrants “trust police more.” But they didn’t show any proof that crime reporting actually increased. Empty promises won’t stop MS-13 from recruiting in schools or traffickers from exploiting women. This is about political correctness overriding public safety.
Governor Glenn Youngkin is fighting back by threatening to cut state funding from sanctuary cities like Arlington. Real leaders put citizens first – not criminals who broke our laws. Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for policies that invite more illegal immigration and crime.
Before this change, police could alert ICE about dangerous illegals arrested for terrorism or gang violence. Now? Hands tied. Officers must watch known predators walk free instead of protecting vulnerable families. This isn’t compassion – it’s surrender to radical open-border activists.
The county board claims they’re helping immigrants, but their actions help cartels and criminals. When police can’t work with ICE, human traffickers win. When gangs like MS-13 get protected status, children lose. American lives matter more than woke virtue signaling.
Hardworking Virginians pay the price for these dangerous policies. Parents will worry about gangs targeting their kids. Small businesses will face more theft and violence. First responders risk encountering criminals ICE could’ve removed. This is what happens when ideology trumps reality.
America’s safety depends on enforcing immigration laws, not coddling criminals. Arlington’s leaders chose chaos over common sense. Patriots know that secure borders and strong police partnerships keep families safe. It’s time to put Americans first again.
