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Virginia Gov. Ends State Participation in ICE 287(g) Program
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Story summary
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) re-arrested Honduran illegal immigrant Oscar Evaristo Nunez in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- Nunez had been arrested on Aug. 27, 2025, for aggravated sexual battery and child-pornography offenses.
- Fairfax County released Nunez after an Aug. 29, 2025 ICE detainer without notifying ICE.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin blamed Fairfax sanctuary officials for the release.
- Governor Abigail Spanberger ended Virginia’s participation in ICE’s 287(g) program after the incident.
