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Statement on the district court decision enjoining the General Assembly’s regulation of existing 287(g) agreements in Virginia
For years, Legal Aid Justice Center has advocated to limit entangling state and local law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement. Earlier this year, the… Read More
Kenneth Hunter
Kenneth Hunter is a Senior Organizer with the Legal Aid Justice Center, where he advocates for policies that advance justice, expand opportunity, and strengthen… Read More
Virginia 2026 New Laws Guide
Virginia 2026 New Laws Guide A community resource summarizing laws passed by the 2026 Virginia General Assembly At the beginning of this year,… Read More
2026 Immigrant Rights Legislation
2026 Immigrant Rights Legislation Learn more about laws going into effect on July 1, 2026 that will better protect and support immigrant communities The 2026… Read More
More than fences: A story of community power
Not many people know Shady Hill. It’s a quiet, close-knit manufactured home community in Chesterfield County where over 400 residents have lived for decades. Read More
Virginia Renters Can’t Wait – Remove Delays on Tenant Protections
Tell Your State Senator and Delegate: Virginia Renters Can’t Wait – Remove Delays on Tenant Protections The Virginia General Assembly passed important bills… Read More
Briany Cruz
Briany Cruz is a Bilingual Macro Social Worker with experience in program development, case management, and community engagement across diverse communities in Virginia. Her… Read More
Stepping in to defend in-state tuition
In January 2026, the Trump administration sued Virginia (in the final days of the Youngkin administration) over a law that allows students who attended… Read More
Coalition Statement on Passage of HB 1092 and SB 288
Virginia is on the Route to have the first Heat Stress Protections in The South The passage of HB 1092 (Delegate Hernandez) and SB 288 (Senator Aird) marks a landmark step toward ensuring that no worker in Virginia has to risk… Read More
Ask Governor Spanberger to sign SB 783/HB 1441 to stop abusive ICE tactics in Virginia.
Use the form below to call and/or email Governor Abigail Spanberger and ask her to sign SB 783/HB 1441 that limits abusive agreements and… Read More
