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Reject the Radical, Risky National Popular Vote Compact

A campaign that started in California in 2006 has reached Richmond, and it's gunning for the Electoral College. Bills passed by Virginia's House and Senate would add the Commonwealth to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, a scheme that would force Virginia to ignore its own voters and hand its presidential electors to whoever wins a nationwide popularity contest. There's no official national vote total, it likely violates the Constitution's Compact Clause, and every single state that's signed on is blue. Here's why Gov. Spanberger should reject it.

By Michael Maibach|2026-03-04T10:04:06-05:00March 3, 2026|ACRU Commentary, Elections, Electoral College|

Over 5,600 Illegal Alien Criminals Arrested in Virginia Since February

More than 5,600 illegal aliens have been arrested in Virginia since Feb. 2025 thanks to federal and state law enforcement working together through the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force. Gov. Youngkin's office told Restoration News those arrested included violent criminals including MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and other gang members affiliated with transnational criminal organizations.

By ACRU Staff|2025-12-16T17:16:56-05:00December 16, 2025|Criminal Immigration News, VA, Virginia|

Sheriff Travis L. Stanley, City of Hopewell, VA, Honored with Defender Award

Sheriff Travis L. Stanley, City of Hopewell, VA, Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and Protecting Citizens

By ACRU Staff|2025-09-30T20:41:23-04:00September 30, 2025|Defender Award, VA, Virginia|

Sheriff Richard A. Vaughan, Grayson County, VA, Honored with Defender Award

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Richard A. Vaughan, Grayson County, VA, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.

By ACRU Staff|2025-09-30T20:39:11-04:00September 30, 2025|Defender Award, VA, Virginia|

Sheriff W. G. “Billy” Kidd Jr., Buckingham County, VA, Honored with Defender Award

Sheriff W. G. "Billy" Kidd Jr., Buckingham County, VA, Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and Protecting Citizens

By ACRU Staff|2025-09-30T20:37:11-04:00September 30, 2025|Defender Award, VA, Virginia|

Sheriff Robert N. “Robby” Richardson, Appomattox County, VA, Honored with Defender Award

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Robert N. "Robby" Richardson, Appomattox County, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.

By ACRU Staff|2025-09-30T20:34:48-04:00September 30, 2025|Defender Award, VA, Virginia|

Sheriff L. J. “Jimmy” Ayers, III, Amherst County, VA, Honored with Defender Award

Sheriff L. J. "Jimmy" Ayers , III, Amherst County, VA, Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and Protecting Citizens

By ACRU Staff|2025-09-30T20:32:04-04:00September 30, 2025|Defender Award, VA, Virginia|

Pittsylvania County, VA Sheriff Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Uphold the Law

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Michael Taylor, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.

By ACRU Staff|2025-09-11T19:53:33-04:00September 11, 2025|Defender Award, Defender Award Featured, VA, Virginia|

Bedford County, VA Sheriff Honored with Defender Award for Honoring His Oath to Protect and Serve His Citizens

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Michael Miller, Bedford County, Virginia, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.

By ACRU Staff|2025-09-11T19:49:48-04:00September 11, 2025|Defender Award, Defender Award Featured, VA, Virginia|

Greene County Sheriff Honored with Defender Award for Putting Citizens First

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Steven S. Smith, Greene County, Virginia, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.

By ACRU Staff|2025-08-29T19:32:07-04:00August 29, 2025|Defender Award, Defender Award Featured, VA, Virginia|