Your Governor Listened to YOU!

Because of your recent activism, Gov. Youngkin has announced a “No Sanctuary Cities” budget proposal!

Thank Him!

Some of you may remember a recent NumbersUSA Action Campaign in Virginia supporting Governor Youngkin's veto of H.B. 962, which would have removed any reference to the word "alien" in Virginia Law. Beyond thanking the Governor, the campaign also highlighted the growing issue of sanctuary jurisdictions in the Commonwealth. 

That alert resulted in Virginians like you flooding the office of Governor Youngkin with action messages, requesting that he take a strong stance against the growing sanctuary policy crisis in Virginia. Those messages concluded:

The fight against illegal immigration is not over in Virginia; even now, sanctuary jurisdictions continue to grow, with 27 new counties recently becoming sanctuaries for illegal aliens in Virginia!  

Moving forward, I request that you pressure the General Assembly to pass legislation that prevents Virginia from being a magnet for illegal aliens by preventing illegal alien employment, halting access to state benefits for illegal aliens, and bringing an end to sanctuary policies across the state. 

Governor Youngkin Heard Your Message; your hard work paid off!

Use the Action portion of this page to Thank Gov. Youngkin and remind him there is more to do!

You can read the governor's complete press release - HERE

Below are some notable quotes.

Criminals who are in the United States illegally will be turned over to ICE. We must stop the cycle of violence and crime that is being enabled by some local governments. Virginia is not a sanctuary state, and we must be clear that we will not allow localities to become ‘sanctuary cities.’ If local governments turn their backs on their citizens in order to pander to pro-illegal immigrant groups, we will cut off their funding. - Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Sanctuary cities are not just a failure of policy, but a policy of failure. Instead of protecting the people they claim to serve, political activists are putting criminals over victims and actively sowing confusion between the law enforcement, federal authorities, and those prosecutors who are trying to do their job. Public safety relies on the faithful application of federal and state laws. Sanctuary city policies serve neither the interests of Virginians nor their safety; they undermine public trust and do not merit state support. How many more Virginians and their families have to be hurt or possibly killed before someone is held accountable? - Attorney General Jason Miyares.

Under Governor Youngkin’s leadership, Virginia stands firm: we are not a sanctuary state. Attorney General Miyares has issued a definitive opinion confirming the authority of local law enforcement to partner with ICE and federal agencies to detain illegal immigrants. Any local elected official who instructs law enforcement to defy efforts to keep Virginians safe abandons their duty and breaks the trust of the people they swore to protect. The rule of law is not negotiable—it is the foundation of our safety, our freedom, and the promise of opportunity that defines America. - Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears.

In alignment with efforts to strengthen community safety, we must address the harmful impact of sanctuary cities within the Commonwealth. Policies that hinder law enforcement’s ability to fully collaborate with federal authorities obstruct all efforts aimed at reducing illegal and harmful activities including gang violence, drug trafficking, and other criminal act. - Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Terry Cole.