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Fourth Circuit Questions DOJ on Virginia Immigration Law Challenge

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals questioned the DOJ on its lawsuit against Virginia's laws limiting local police cooperation with ICE. The panel examined the constitutionality of state laws regarding federal officer mask mandates and cooperation agreements with ICE. No ruling timeline was provided.

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On October 28, 2026, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments from the Department of Justice regarding its lawsuit against Virginia's laws that restrict local police cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The court scrutinized the legality of Virginia's ban on ICE cooperation and a law prohibiting federal officers from wearing masks. The judges did not indicate when they would issue a ruling on the case.

Key facts

  • The hearing took place on October 28, 2026.
  • The lawsuit challenges Virginia laws limiting cooperation with ICE.
  • Virginia's law bans federal officers from wearing face coverings.
  • The panel included judges appointed by Bill Clinton and Joe Biden.
  • The DOJ's record on immigration cases has improved at the Supreme Court level.
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Fourth Circuit grills DOJ on lawsuit over Virginia’s crackdown on local police cooperation with ICE

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Fourth Circuit Questions DOJ on Virginia Immigration Law Challenge