SB 783: Restrictions on State & Local Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement
🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH
BILL SNAPSHOT
Bill Number: SB 783
Bill Patron: Sen. Saddam Salim (D)
Bill Area: Immigration / Public Safety / Law Enforcement
Who This Bill Affects: Local law enforcement agencies, sheriffs, state police, local governments, & Virginia communities
QUICK SUMMARY
SB 783 prohibits Virginia state and local law enforcement agencies from entering into or maintaining agreements with federal authorities for immigration enforcement unless specific conditions are met.
It also blocks officers from assisting or cooperating with federal immigration enforcement operations unless required by law or supported by a valid judicial warrant, subpoena, or detainer.
RALLY ANALYSIS
SB 783 restricts cooperation between Virginia law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
By limiting cooperation and assistance, the bill weakens partnerships that help remove dangerous, illegal immigrants from our communities. Cooperation programs, [like the federal-local task force agreements], are often used to identify and detain individuals who have committed serious crimes.
This bill places new barriers between state officers and federal authorities, even when collaboration could help public safety.
While the bill allows cooperation when backed by a judicial warrant, it creates a chilling effect that discourages proactive coordination.
Public safety works best when all levels of government communicate and cooperate. SB 783 moves Virginia in the opposite direction toward a more restrictive, “sanctuary-style” framework that limits law enforcement flexibility.
WHY THIS MATTERS
- Limits cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities
- Could allow criminal illegal immigrants to avoid federal enforcement
- Reduces law enforcement flexibility
- Weakens coordinated public safety efforts
- Moves Virginia toward sanctuary-style policies
RALLY VERDICT: ❌ OPPOSE
Virginia communities deserve full cooperation between local, state, and federal law enforcement.
We need coordination, not sanctuary-style barriers.
Protect Virginians. Rally Virginia Opposes SB 783!!
RALLY RADAR — THREAT LEVEL LEGEND
⚫ CRITICAL THREAT — Immediate and severe harm; must be stopped
🔴 HIGH THREAT — Serious risk to safety, liberty, or governance
🟡 MODERATE THREAT — Concerning but limited scope
🟢 LOW THREAT — Minimal impact or symbolic
