ICE Arrests 10 at Immigration Court

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested 10 people at an immigration court in Sterling on Wednesday. Nearly all of the ICE agents wore masks.

ICE said its routine for agents to monitor immigration courts and detain not only violent criminals but also those in the U.S. illegally who have not committed other crimes. 

Immigration advocacy groups said that when people appear before a judge, the government sometimes dismisses the case, and then the suspects are detained by ICE outside the courtroom. 

Video taken by the group New Virginia Majority showed an ICE agent grabbing and pushing one bystander and then knocking a camera phone out of the hands of another.

ICE Response Teams to Deploy During Protests

ICE is prepared to deploy tactical units this weekend in Northern Virginia, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Seattle, ahead of planned protests.

The ICE Special Response Teams (SRTs) use military-style tracked vehicles and carry long guns. They have been involved in operations that federal agencies label high-risk, such as ongoing raids in Los Angeles.

“No Kings” protests opposing the Trump administration are planned for tomorrow nationwide and across the Commonwealth. They will coincide with a parade in D.C. celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Flag Day. It’s also President Trump’s 79th birthday. 

Congressman Don Beyer (D-8) and state elected officials are scheduled to speak at a protest rally in Alexandria, and other protests are planned in Arlington, Falls Church, Manassas, and other areas.

Pumping the Brakes on the Car Tax

Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears and her Democratic challenger Abigail Spanberger both say they want to repeal Virginia’s car tax.

Earle-Sears announced her Axe the Tax initiative last week, which calls for eliminating both the car tax and taxes on tips. Spanberger has also vowed to find a bipartisan way to end the car tax.

The levy is not popular with drivers, but it generates significant revenue. Virginia estimates that eliminating the state’s car tax would cost localities around $2.5 to $3 billion each year.

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➤ Richmond: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a Republican, said President Trump should not have pardoned former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins. “I was aware of a lot of the facts at that time,” Miyares said. “Given what I know, I would not have pardoned him.” (Details)

➤ Washington, D.C.: Elected officials from Virginia criticized a proposal by FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to relocate the FBI National Academy from Quantico to Alabama. “This move raises serious questions, starting with why such a relocation is even necessary, and at what cost?” Democratic Sen. Mark Warner said. (More)

➤ Bedford: The National D-Day memorial earned a 2025 Spirit of Virginia award. The town was home to a total of 44 servicemen who took part in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. (Details)

➤ Henrico County: The Board of Supervisors enacted new regulations governing the approval of data centers. Companies will now have to obtain a provisional use permit to appear before the planning commission. (More)

➤ Statewide: A law that takes effect next month will require all hospitals in the state to set up a system to report and track incidents of workplace violence. The goal is to protect healthcare workers from abusive behavior. (Details)

➤ New Kent County: A van carrying a shipment of blue crabs crashed early Thursday morning, spreading them across I-64 and temporarily closing the highway. (More)

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➤ The Washington Nationals return to D.C. to host the Marlins in a three-game series this weekend. (Box Score)

➤ The Fredericksburg Nationals were purchased by Diamond Baseball Holdings. The franchise, the Single-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals in the Carolina League, had been owned by the Silber family since 1990. (More)

➤ The Virginia NHRA Nationals will be held next weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park. It’s the fifth year for the drag racing event. (Details)

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➤ Charlottesville’s Regional Chamber of Commerce is working with police to reassure the public that the city’s downtown mall is safe. Some businesses expressed concerns after a late-night shooting last weekend. (Details)

➤ The Virginia Tobacco Commission approved a $350,000 grant to offset land acquisition and construction costs for a planned meat processing facility in Tazewell County. (More)

➤ The pace of home sales in the Northern Virginia housing market slowed in May with a 4.2% decrease year-over-year. However, the median sold price rose 3.9% to $789,500, according to a real estate monitoring organization. (Details)

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➤ Two UVA Health doctors earned Thomas Jefferson Awards, the university’s highest honor. Dr. Mohan Nadkarni teaches a course on social issues in medicine, and Dr. Coleen McNamara has done critical research in cardiovascular medicine. (More)

➤ The first students in Virginia Beach’s School Threat Offense Program (STOP) graduated this year. They studied behavioral awareness, bullying prevention, and community safety. (Details)

➤ Virginia State Parks will celebrate History and Culture Day on Sunday. “We take pride in sharing the state parks history so future generations can enjoy these special places,” Parks Director Melissa Baker said. (Details)

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Should former Culpeper Sheriff Scott Jenkins have been pardoned?

1. Yes
2. No
3. I don’t know

Thursday’s Results:

Have you visited Lee County? 

1. Yes: 31%
2. Not yet: 44%
3. I live here!: 25%

When did the Single-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals baseball team move to Fredericksburg?

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