Law & Orders: Morrisey directs West Virginia, local law enforcement to cooperate with immigration enforcement
Citing the continued influx of fentanyl and other illegal drugs coming into West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey ordered all law enforcement agencies in the state to cooperate as the federal government begins removing illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds from the U.
West Virginia governor's order leads to nearly 60 suspected illegal immigrant criminals detained
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday that about five dozen people had been detained within a day of ordering cooperation between Charleston and federal immigration authorities. By midday on Tuesday, 58 people in the Mountain State were detained within the Regional Jail system pending verification of their immigration status.
West Virginia Governor pledges to coordinate with ICE, Trump Administration on illegal immigration
At a press conference on Thursday, Governor Patrick Morrisey pledged to coordinate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and to support President Trump’s policies on illegal immigration.
At least 58 people arrested on immigration charges during West Virginia ICE sweep
At least 58 people have been arrested and detained following a statewide sweep by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on Jan. 28, 2025. The sweep began on Jan.
53 people detained by ICE in West Virginia
Fifty-three people are currently being detained in the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation for what the governor calls being “suspected illegal immigrant criminals.” West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey says these individuals are being detained in WVDCR facilities while the U.
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Morrisey says WVU’s closure of diversity office is a win against ‘Woke Virus’
Following an executive order by the governor, WVU announced this week that it would shut down its current Division of ...
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WVU closes DEI Division following executive order by Gov. Morrisey
In response to an executive order from West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey, WVU closed its Division of Diversity, ...
Morrisey says fentanyl, immigration crackdowns go ‘hand-in-hand’
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey says more people in West Virginia have been detained on suspicion of immigration ...
West Virginia Governor praises WVU for elimination of DEI programs
On Friday, Governor Patrick Morrisey released a video statement regarding West Virginia University (WVU) ending its Division ...
72 detained in WV under immigration crackdown as Morrisey orders law enforcement support
At least 72 people in West Virginia have been identified and detained for residing in the country without proper ...
WV Governor Patrick Morrisey is correct in rounding up illegal immigrants
As part of President Trump's Exective Order, the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is detaining more ...
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ICE sweep in WV nets 72; Morrisey orders all state law enforcement to cooperate
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during a news conference on Jan. 30, 2025 that a total of 72 people had been ...
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Morrisey holds press conference to discuss ICE operations in W.Va.
Governor Patrick Morrisey hosted a press conference Thursday providing updates about his administration’s progress in ...
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Morrisey, West Virginia legislative leaders pledge better communication for upcoming session
With the 2025 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature less than two weeks away, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and leaders of ...
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Morrisey sells an old story of cutting taxes for economic growth in West Virginia
Newly-elected Gov. Patrick Morrisey has launched his “Backyard Brawl” initiative through executive order. He's promised to ...