Virginia 's AG says motorists can be asked about immigration status . ` The law does not distinguish between criminal violations of immigration law versus violations of any other criminal law , '' the statement said . The state is asking drivers to provide proof of citizenship or legal residency in the United States, and if they don't have a valid ID, it will ask them for one at their next stop. An advocacy group says such `` antics '' are `` distractions '' A police official says officers tend to be balanced in such inquiries .
Virginia 's AG says motorists can be asked about immigration status . The state is asking drivers to provide proof of citizenship or legal residency in the United States, and if they don't have a valid ID, it will ask them for one at their next stop. An advocacy group says such `` antics '' are `` distractions '' A police official says officers tend to be balanced in such inquiries .