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Fairfax County Supervisor Demands Removal Of Sanctuary County Policies

Fairfax County Government

A recent development in Fairfax County, Virginia, has sparked a debate over sanctuary county policies for illegal immigrants. Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid has taken a firm stance, stating that she will not honor ICE detainers without a judicial warrant, citing legal and constitutional rights.

Sheriff Kincaid's position is supported by a 2015 opinion from former Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, which states that ICE detainers are merely requests. She also references the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments, emphasizing the rights of individuals, regardless of their immigration status.

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