The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a policy statement for its 2026 legislative program following a 6-3 vote on March 3. The statement supports state legislation encouraging transparency in civil immigration enforcement activities and limiting local law enforcement cooperation in immigration matters. This action was proposed by Algonkian District Supervisor Juli Briskman.
Board members voting in favor included Chair Phyllis Randall, Vice Chair Mike Turner, Juli Briskman, Sylvia Glass, and additional supervisors forming the majority. Those opposed were Leesburg Supervisor Kristen Umstattd, Catoctin Supervisor Caleb Kershner, and Dulles Supervisor Matt Letourneau. The full current membership of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors consists of Chair Phyllis Randall, Vice Chair Mike Turner, Juli Briskman, Sylvia Glass, Caleb Kershner, Matt Letourneau, and Kristen Umstattd.
The adopted language specifies support for measures that limit the ability of state and local agencies to enter immigration enforcement agreements. This reflects the board’s position on separating certain local functions from federal immigration processes. The decision adds to the county’s broader legislative agenda for the upcoming year.
In parallel, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has been addressing public safety matters independently. On July 15, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to an abduction and assault of an adult female near Algonkian Parkway and Lowes Island Boulevard. The victim escaped after resisting the attacker and contacted emergency services. The suspect remains at large, described as a Hispanic male in his 20s of wide build wearing a hooded sweatshirt.
Sheriff’s office personnel have increased presence in the area and are reviewing potential surveillance evidence from 5:00 p.m. to midnight on the date of the incident. Public tips are being solicited through official channels including the non-emergency line and Crime Solvers. This investigation proceeds under standard departmental procedures.
The board’s policy addition does not alter existing operational agreements between the sheriff’s office and federal agencies at this time. Historical data indicates prior transfers of detainees from the local facility to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The legislative stance focuses on future state-level changes rather than immediate local directives.
Community safety remains a priority for county leadership across various initiatives. The sheriff’s office continues to request assistance from residents and businesses in the affected area for any relevant observations. Officials emphasize the importance of timely information in resolving active cases.
Further details on the legislative program will be incorporated as the board prepares for sessions in 2026. The vote outcome highlights differing views among supervisors on the appropriate scope of local involvement in immigration-related enforcement. All actions remain subject to applicable laws and ongoing review.
Email the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors at:
Phyllis Randall (Chair, At-Large) – Phyllis.Randall@loudoun.gov,
Mike Turner (Vice Chair, Ashburn District) – Mike.Turner@loudoun.gov,
Juli Briskman (Algonkian District) – Juli.Briskman@loudoun.gov,
Sylvia Glass (Broad Run District) – Sylvia.Glass@loudoun.gov,
Caleb Kershner (Catoctin District) – Caleb.Kershner@loudoun.gov,
Matt Letourneau (Dulles District) – Matt.Letourneau@loudoun.gov,
Kristen Umstattd (Leesburg District) – Kristen.Umstattd@loudoun.gov,
Laura TeKrony (Little River District) – laura.tekrony@loudoun.gov,
Koran Saines (Sterling District) – Koran.Saines@loudoun.gov,
