MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — The chairman of Prince William County's Board of Supervisors is calling for a statewide law to crack down on illegal immigration, similar to a controversial Arizona measure.
Corey Stewart is calling on state lawmakers to pass the "Virginia Rule of Law Act," which would allow police to make arrests without a warrant if they have "reasonable suspicion" a person is in the country illegally. It would also allow them to break up day laborer centers and prohibit solicitation on all public roads.
Prince William's own law on illegal immigration requires that police officers inquire about the immigration status of all people arrested on suspicion of violating a state or local law.
A spokesman for Gov. Bob McDonnell says the administration will review the proposal.
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