Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed nearly two dozen pieces of crime and law enforcement legislation. The vetoes include a bill that would expand the credits inmates can receive to get out of prison early and one that would allow some immigrants who are not U.S. citizens to become police officers.
FILE -Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivers his State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly, Jan. 10, 2024, at the state Capitol in Richmond, Va. Youngkin on Wednesday, March 20, vetoed nearly two dozen pieces of crime and law enforcement legislation, including a bill that would expand the credits inmates can receive to get out of prison early and one that would allow some immigrants who are not U.S. citizens to become police officers. RICHMOND, Va.
He said the bills “protect illegal immigrants, or impede law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges from holding criminals accountable and bringing them to justice.”Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals In a news release, Youngkin said the state Department of Criminal Justice Services can offer waivers for noncitizens who are permanent residents to serve as law enforcement officers on a case-by-case basis. He said the legislation would “run counter to this appropriate working practice by allowing non-citizens who are not permanent residents and are not eligible to become citizens to be certified as law enforcement officers.
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