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 issues executive order on ICE efforts, updates detainee totals
The governor of West Virginia announced Thursday he has issued an executive order directing law enforcement agencies across the state to cooperate with federal
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.
West Virginia governor announces more cabinet, staff picks
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a handful of new appointments to his cabinet and staff on Tuesday.The governor named three appointments to his cab
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 ...
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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 ...
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Morrisey to speak more Thursday on round-up of illegal immigrants
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he’s in agreement with President Donald Trump’s round-up of illegal immigrants. Morrisey said West Virginia has 58 illegal immigrants in custody, most of ...
Morrisey supports ICE crackdowns in West Virginia; schools receive guidance on students’ rights
West Virginia jails and prisons are detaining 58 people suspected of immigration violations, according to Gov. Patrick ...
Local accountant highlights confusion over vehicle tax credit system in West Virginia
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he's looking towards simplifying the state's motor vehicle tax credit process, which he said is ...
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Morrisey, 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 the House of Delegates and state Senate said Wednesday they were committed ...
Morrisey supports federal funding freeze in WV, where 45% of state revenue comes from federal grants
A federal court on Tuesday evening issued a stay regarding a freeze on federal grant and loan funding that was initially set ...
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Federal loan, grant pause from Trump raise concerns for some in West Virginia; Morrisey supports Trump’s look at spending
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during his Tuesday news conference his administration is watching the situation closely and believes some of things that could be axed via the order could be given new life ...