West Virginia, ICE Arrest 60 Undocumented Immigrants in One Month

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that state police, in partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have arrested 60 undocumented immigrants over the past month as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration supported by President Donald Trump. Recent operations during Bridge Day weekend involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the West Virginia State Police, Public Service Commission, and DEA, leading to 18 arrests around major highways near the event. The state's participation in ICE's 287(g) program enables specially trained officers to enforce immigration laws locally, with detainees being held in overcrowded state jails under contracts with ICE. Governor Morrisey emphasized a zero-tolerance policy, stating that anyone illegally in the state or involved in drug smuggling would face arrest and prosecution. The partnership with ICE also provides financial compensation to West Virginia jails, which have processed over 1,000 ICE detainees since August. State Police leadership reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining safety and enforcing immigration laws aggressively under the governor's directive.