Hopewell, VA – Sheriff Travis L. Stanley of the Hopewell Sheriff’s Office reaffirmed his commitment to cooperating with federal immigration authorities this week, issuing a statement in response to Executive Order No. 10, a new state directive that seeks to limit local coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Stanley, who was recently re-elected to a second term, said his stance remains unchanged and is guided by public safety rather than political pressure. “My deputies and I have and will always cooperate with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners,” Stanley said. “As long as I am Sheriff, we will continue to work with any agency, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This issue is about public safety, not politics.”
In his statement, Stanley defended the department’s role in assisting ICE agents during lawful immigration operations, saying cooperation ensures accountability and safety for both officers and residents. He also noted that his department works with other federal agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, in apprehending fugitives regardless of their citizenship status…