Opinion | Republicans criticism of Fairfax Countys sheriff is pure political posturing

Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid recently announced her termination of an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement under which inmates were held up to 48 hours past their release dates in case ICE agents determined they should be deported [Fairfax sheriff ends deal to hold inmates for ICE, Metro, Jan. 24]. While this in

Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid recently announced her termination of an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement under which inmates were held up to 48 hours past their release dates in case ICE agents determined they should be deported [“Fairfax sheriff ends deal to hold inmates for ICE,” Metro, Jan. 24]. While this in no way increases the danger to the community, Republicans, including Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey A. Stewart and Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (Springfield), are raising alarm, likening Fairfax to a “sanctuary” county and predicting less control over gang activity.

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