From NBC12 News
Supporters of illegal immigration reform say they are pushing for Virginia's laws to be rewritten to protect citizens who live in the commonwealth legally.

During this legislative session, lawmakers will consider nearly 100 bills dealing with immigration. They include proposals that would give state police more power to detain illegal immigrants who commit crimes and legislation that would help verify if people in Virginia are legal citizens.

Former Henrico Delegate, Jack Reid, says illegal immigration is costing the state an untold amount of money.

“The fact is we don't know how much money it's costing us,â€