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September 11, 2025
ICE arrests in Virginia soar under Trump crackdowns By unle Falayi, VCIJ
	Asylum seekers have also fared poorly in Virginia. An analysis by Syracuse University's Transactional Records Clearing House shows that immigrants have more frequently been denied asylum in Virginia's three immigration courts in Arlington, Annandale and Sterling. In fact, in July 2024, approval rates were nearly 50%. Just a year later, approvals had plummeted to just a little above 20%. External Link
	Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, Syracuse University Copyright 2025