Law-enforcement officers, state and local; enforcement of federal traffic infractions.

This legislation prohibits state and local law enforcement officers in Virginia from stopping, detaining, or searching a driver solely to enforce federal immigration laws or federal traffic infractions that do not involve a violation of state law. The bill clarifies that local police authority is limited to enforcing state-level traffic regulations and criminal statutes. By restricting officers from acting as federal immigration or regulatory agents during routine traffic stops, the measure aims to prevent racial profiling and preserve police resources for local public safety priorities. Supporters argue this fosters trust between immigrant communities and police, ensuring that residents feel safe reporting crimes. Opponents contend that limiting cooperation with federal authorities could weaken overall law enforcement coordination across different levels of government.