Virginia county to pay up to $2K to families with primary wage earner detained by ICE

Leaders in one Virginia county approved a program last week to set aside $50,000 to support families in which the primary wage earner has been detained by federal immigration authorities. In a special Sept. 2 meeting, the Arlington County Board voted 4-0 to appropriate the funds, which will be distributed by Arlington Thrive, which describes itself as a "key component of the social safety net" in partnership with the county government. Under the program, eligible families will receive up to $2,0