Arlington County
- These Are the Neighbors Parents Fear: House Report Names Criminal Aliens Arlington Released Instead of ICE
Judiciary staff detail Ricardo Castro Ramirez, Soukouly Mohammad Hashi, Johslin Ariel Lopez-Rodas, a gang member with a 57-page history, a felony hit-and-run case, and an abduction/family-assault defendant released under Democrat sanctuary rules.
- 41,085 Declined ICE Detainers Nationwide — Democrat Arlington Held Up as Virginia Case Study
House Judiciary: sanctuary jurisdictions declined at least 41,085 ICE detainers Oct. 2022–early 2026 and 17,864 in Trump’s first 12 months back; Arlington’s Democrat Trust Policy is the Virginia deep dive for families living with the risk.
- Victims’ Families vs Sanctuary Ideology: Democrat CA Called Laken Riley Act a “Heinous Bill”
House Judiciary report: Democrat CA Parisa Dehghani-Tafti stood by calling the bipartisan Laken Riley Act “heinous” and said Laken’s murder was unrelated to immigration — while the killer was an illegal alien released in sanctuary jurisdictions.
- Two-Tier Justice in Arlington: Democrat Prosecutor Weighs Immigration Status Even in Some Child-Victim Cases
House Judiciary report cites Democrat CA Parisa Dehghani-Tafti’s deposition: office considers immigration status, uses “lateral” DWI charges for DACA recipients, and says child-victim cases “depend on what the charge is.”
- Leniency That Put a Woman in Danger: House Report Ties Arlington Democrat Underprosecution to Attempted-Rape Case
Judiciary staff: after years of light handling by Democrat CA Parisa Dehghani-Tafti’s office, Guatemalan national Luzvin Orvando Garcia Moran was charged in an April 2026 Arlington attempted rape — despite prior warnings he was a danger.
- Democrat Trust Policy Leaves Arlington Families Exposed — Police Barred From Calling ICE Even for Felons, Gangs, Traffickers
House Judiciary report: Democrat Arlington County Board Trust Policy blocks ACPD from contacting ICE for violent felons, gang members, traffickers, or terrorists; sheriff honored only 2 of 310 ICE detainers (0.65%).
- Report Exposes Arlington County's Sanctuary Policies Shielding Criminal Aliens
A new interim staff report from the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement reveals the extent of Arlington County's sanctuary policies and their impact on federal immigration enforcement.
- Democratic Committee Funds Young Progressives in Virginia Push
The Arlington County Democratic Committee transferred $5,000 to the Arlington Young Democrats on June 22, 2026, with the funds designated to support a Virginia candidate.
- Yorktown Students Push Back Against Arlington School Barriers to Pickleball Club
The effort comes amid significant student enthusiasm for the sport, which has sparked organized leadership from within the school community. A dedicated student leader has taken charge of rallying support and presenting the case for formal recognition.
- Arlington Voters Demand Action on Gunston Montessori Renovation
The parent emphasized that 77 percent of voters had backed the project. This approval came with expectations for a full renovation including necessary facilities.
- Arlington Parent Questions Costly School Project Amid Overcrowding Risks
Fiscal Responsibility in Education Spending Wellner challenged the decision to allocate $142 million to a facility already facing capacity problems. She pointed out that spending this amount on a school that starts over capacity does not align with sound planning principles.
- Arlington Schools Crisis Demands Swift Action
The public comment session at the Arlington County School Board meeting brought these concerns into focus. Conditions in the school are described as falling apart in key ways.
- Arlington Education Association Transfers Funds to Arlington Education Association in Support of Virginia Political Efforts
The Arlington Education Association located at 5691 Columbia Pike in Falls Church Virginia received a payment of $2,874.76 from the AEA-PAC on May 22 2023. This transaction was designated for a Virginia candidate or political committee.
- Arlington Parents Demand Accountability for Jamestown Elementary HVAC Failures
Persistent Facility Challenges at Jamestown Elementary The parent detailed the history of the HVAC issues that have persisted despite repeated calls for permanent solutions. After four years of relying on temporary measures, the school still faces overheated classrooms that disrupt daily activities.
- Virginia Democrat School Board member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley Sends Funds to Spanberger Campaign
Friends of Zuraya, the political committee associated with Arlington County School Board candidate Zuraya Tapia-Hadley, contributed $2,500 to Spanberger for Governor on October 14, 2025. The recipient committee lists its address as PO Box 3121, Glen Allen, Virginia.
- James DeVita Bolsters Campaign with $24,000 Contribution Ahead of Arlington Primary
Attorney James DeVita has made a $24,000 donation to his own campaign committee, DeVita For Arlington 2, on June 3, 2026, underscoring his commitment to seeking a seat on the Arlington County Board. As a trial lawyer with four decades of experience handling cases involving criminal matters, family law, traffic violations, employment disputes, immigration, bankruptcy,
- Arlington Student Demands Accountability for Decaying School Facilities
The Arlington County School Board oversees public education in the region and must prioritize responsible management of taxpayer resources. Conservative principles emphasize efficient use of public funds without unnecessary expansion of bureaucracy.
- Marijuana Company Donates $10,000 to Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola
Green Thumb Industries through its subsidiary Dharma Pharmaceuticals LLC contributed $10,000 to the Barbara Favola for State Senate committee on March 24 2026. The donation comes from a major multi-state cannabis operator that acquired Virginia-based Dharma Pharmaceuticals in 2021 for approximately $80 million.
- Leadership for Educational Equity Contributes $2,500 to Matt de Ferranti Campaign
Leadership for Educational Equity made a donation of $2,500 to Matt for Arlington on June 20, 2026. The contribution supports the campaign of Matt de Ferranti, a Democratic member and current chair of the Arlington County Board in Virginia.
- Favola Campaign Committee Transfers Funds to Arlington County Democratic Committee
Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola’s campaign committee made a $2,500 contribution to the Arlington County Democratic Committee on March 20, 2026. The payment went to the committee located at PO Box 7132 in Arlington, Virginia.
- Lobbyist Kevin Fay Contributes $2,500 to Barbara Favola Campaign
Kevin Fay, vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Arlington-based lobbying firm Alcalde & Fay, made a $2,500 contribution on June 12, 2026, to Favola for State Senate. The recipient committee supports Barbara Favola, the Democratic state senator representing Virginia’s 40th District, which covers most of Arlington County.
- Taxpayers Deserve Priority: Resident Slams Arlington County Board Over Rosslyn Project
The resident called for the board to place greater emphasis on neighborhood projects that address everyday needs in Arlington County. Such projects were described as far more valuable than large scale construction efforts like the boathouse proposal.
- Clean Virginia Fund Contributes $10,000 to Favola Campaign
The Clean Virginia Fund, a political action committee focused on opposing utility company influence in state politics, made a $10,000 donation to Favola for State Senate on April 17, 2026. The recipient is the campaign committee for Democratic State Senator Barbara Favola, who represents Virginia’s 31st Senate District covering portions of Arlington County.
- Significant Donation Fuels Democratic Campaign in Alfonso Lopez Virginia House Race
A donation of $4,500 was made on April 22, 2026, by Alfonso Lopez through ActBlue Virginia to support a Virginia candidate. This contribution adds to the fundraising efforts for Delegate Alfonso Lopez, who represents the 3rd District in the Virginia House of Delegates.
- Will Arlington protect alleged rapists?
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement demanded that Governor Abigail Spanberger and Arlington sanctuary politician not release Luzvin Garcia Moran.
- Youngkin Blasts Spanberger for “Blatant Lie” On Gerrymander
Youngkin making a point. Image credit: The Roanoke Star by Scott Dreyer Former Gov.
- Virginia Republicans and demographic change
By James C. Sherlock A Virginia Republican Convention was attended by the author about a decade ago.
- Jason Miyares asks Virginia prosecutor to quit for failing to prosecute “heinous” crimes
Jason Miyares (a Republican from Virginia) called for Fairfax County Commonwealth attorney Steve Descano’s resignation, accusing the office of numerous cases and giving out lenient deals.
- Five Virginia school districts still allow boys to use girls’ bathrooms in violation of Title IX
Virginia’s five most corrupt school districts are now the subject of a formal complaint at the U.S. Department of Education because of their gender ideology policies.
- What you need to know about the Virginia election results
Loudoun County, Virginia: Four years ago Biden won with 61.5% votes to Trump’s 36%. This year, Harris received 56.25 percent of the vote and Trump 40.17 percent.