McDonnell supports statewide immigration enforcement plan
By: David Sherfinski

September 4, 2009

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell would move to expand a local immigration enforcement program statewide if elected, the former attorney general said.


The Republican said he would like to see Virginia State Police trained for the program, known as 287(g), which allows local law enforcement officials to enforce some federal immigration laws. Some local jurisdictions in the state, including Prince William and Loudoun counties, participate in the program.


“I have urged Governor Kaine for one and a half years to enter into [the] partnership,â€