RTD amplifies VA GOP's pro-ICE messaging bill

The “ICE-Free Communities Act” wasn't worth the paper it was printed on

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Dave Infante
February 17, 2026

Zehr pitching his pro-ICE messaging bill at the GA. | VGA.gov

On February 15th, 2026, the Richmond Times-Dispatch published this report by Luca Powell:

Democrats vote down Republican effort to make Virginia 'ICE-free'

Facing down a majority-Democratic subcommittee, Del. Eric Zehr, R-Campbell, tried to package the bill as a common-sense safety measure that would prevent ICE from conducting raids in public.

richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_32e68c56-58d6-46d1-8940-cd8065a2bdb3.html

On February 17th, I submitted the following letter to the editor:

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