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West Virginia statewide immigration enforcement surge with state cooperation

Jan 2026 · West Virginia

West Virginia statewide immigration enforcement surge with state cooperation

A statewide surge of immigration enforcement in West Virginia in January involved state and local cooperation with ICE through the 287(g) program, resulting in 1,831 arrests (1 in 10 of the state's noncitizen population). Over half were collateral arrests with minimal violent crime convictions; more than three-quarters had only immigration-related violations. A federal judge ordered two detainees released, citing constitutional concerns.

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