Virginia joins multistate push against ICE rollback on detainee death reporting

Virginia has thrown its weight behind a coalition of 22 states demanding that the Trump administration reinstate policies requiring investigations and public reporting of deaths in ICE custody. This move is a pushback against a recent rollback that ended the Biden administration's practice of scrutinizing detainee deaths shortly after release. The change has raised concerns about transparency and accountability, especially regarding the treatment of vulnerable immigrant populations. This collective effort underscores the states' commitment to ensuring public safety and oversight in federal immigration policies.