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Trump's Border Czar and Spanberger Clash Over Immigration Policies

4/10/2026

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Tom Homan, the border czar for U.S. President Donald Trump, accused Abigail Spanberger of policies he says undermine public safety and warned of more ICE teams in Virginia.
Spanberger said Virginia is not a sanctuary state and defended ending ICE cooperation, arguing state police should not operate under federal supervision.
The debate underscores tensions over immigration enforcement and public safety in Virginia after violent crimes involving illegal immigrants.

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Tom Homan, the border czar for U.S. President Donald Trump, accused Abigail Spanberger of policies he says undermine public safety and warned of more ICE teams in Virginia.
Spanberger said Virginia is not a sanctuary state and defended ending ICE cooperation, arguing state police should not operate under federal supervision.
The debate underscores tensions over immigration enforcement and public safety in Virginia after violent crimes involving illegal immigrants.