West Virginia, ICE sign agreement for immigration law enforcement

West Virginia National Guard, state police begin enforcing US immigration laws

Issuing an executive order calling on state law enforcement to help U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was one of the first things West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey did when he took office in January. But it’s taken months to formalize efforts between the West Virginia National Guard, the West Virginia State Police, the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the feds. The paperwork allows designated local officers t…

Morrisey ramps up immigration enforcement in W.Va.

WHEELING, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey is ramping up the state’s participation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), announcing a wide-spread agreement that enlists the National Guard and police officers to expand immigration enforcement operations in West Virginia.

West Virginia law enforcement working with ICE

Participating agencies are getting trained to perform specialized immigration enforcement actions.

Morrissey announces agreements with ICE

BLUEFIELD — Members of the West Virginia State Police, West Virginia National Guard and the state Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation will be cooperating with ICE on cases involving illegal immigrants, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday.

Three W.Va. agencies to partner with ICE for immigration law enforcement

On Wednesday, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that three state agencies are partnering with ICE and the Trump administration to work to fight illegal immigration in the Mountain State.

Morrisey ramps up immigration enforcement in WV; law enforcement can question immigration status

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Aug. 13, 2025, alongside lawmakers, National Guard members and state police that multiple West Virginia agencies will participate in ICE’s 287(g) program. (West Virginia Office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey | Courtesy photo)Gov. Patrick Morrisey is ramping up the state’s participation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), announcing a wide-spread agreement that enlists the National Guard and police officers t…