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Abigail Spanberger: “Local and state law enforcement must always work federal…”

Featuring: Abigail Spanberger, Democratic | Governor of Virginia

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Virginia Gubernatorial Debate

Published | Video Starts at 1:12:08

Local law enforcement, local resources should and must be employed. That is why, as my opponent has somewhat erroneously said, I never, ever would support making Virginia providing any sort of sanctuary policies here. Because Local and state law enforcement must always work federal agencies when there is a warrant. Importantly, what I have been talking about, and anytime there is someone with any level of criminality, someone wanted for a criminal offense. Absolutely. That cooperation shouldn't just occur, but it must. (1:12:08–1:12:17)

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Asserts that local and state law enforcement must cooperate with federal agencies when there is a warrant.

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