U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Analysis: What Spanberger’s Repeal of Virginia’s ICE Cooperation Order Means for Enforcement on the Ground

Jan 20, 2026

In one of her first official acts as governor of Virginia, Abigail Spanberger moved quickly to unwind a cornerstone of her predecessor’s immigration enforcement strategy. On January 17, the newly inaugurated Democratic governor signed an executive order rescinding former Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s directive that state and local law enforcement agencies “cooperate” with U.S. Immigration…
ICE Removes Age Cap for Applicants, Sees Surge in Interest With 80,000 Applications

Aug 7, 2025

In a major shift aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement nationwide, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has officially removed its age limit for new law enforcement applicants—opening the door to recruits of all ages. Previously, applicants to ICE’s law enforcement ranks were required to apply before their 40th birthday, unless they were military veterans or…
Former Democratic Judge Joel Cano Arrested Over Connection to Venezuelan Gang Members

Apr 25, 2025

Joel Cano, a former Democratic judge, and his wife, Nancy Cano, were arrested during a federal raid on their New Mexico home on Thursday, facing charges of evidence tampering and harboring individuals allegedly linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang. The arrests, carried out by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), have raised serious concerns about…

Analysis: What Spanberger’s Repeal of Virginia’s ICE Cooperation Order Means for Enforcement on the Ground