Federal Agencies in the U.S. Virgin Islands Commit to Enforcing Executive Order on Immigration

Federal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Virgin Islands have pledged full enforcement of the January 20, 2025, Executive Order titled "Protecting the American People Against Invasion." This directive focuses on prosecuting individuals who unlawfully enter the United States, with a particular emphasis on criminal immigrants and those deemed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to pose national security or counterintelligence threats. U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith reaffirmed the Department of Justice’s commitment to implementing the order in the Virgin Islands through prosecution efforts. “The United States Attorney’s Office is fully committed to protecting our borders by prosecuting individuals who unlawfully enter the United States,” said Smith. “We are working closely with our federal partners to interrupt the flow of illegal immigration into the U.S. Virgin Islands.” A coalition of federal agencies, including the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigatio...