Immigration

Government Chris Schulz, Oct. 21, 2025

Governor Provides Update On State’s Partnership With Federal Immigration Enforcement

The 287(g) Program authorizes ICE to delegate to state and local law enforcement officers the authority to perform specified immigration officer functions under the agency’s direction and oversight.

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Government Maria Young, Oct. 04, 2025

Crackdown Yields Dozens Of Arrests And Teaching Kids To Love Reading, This West Virginia Week

The government shutdown, crackdowns on drugs and immigration, concern about the future of clean energy jobs and an effort to help kids across the nation learn to love reading were all in the news this week.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Sep. 02, 2025

ICE Raids Affect Horse Racing And Diamond Teeth Mary Still Sparkles, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the immigration crackdown is creating concerns for the specialized workforce of Kentucky's billion-dollar horse racing industry. And a Huntington music fest celebrates the diverse sounds of a troubled teen from the early 1900s.

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Government Eric Douglas, Aug. 13, 2025

3 State Agencies Sign Agreements With ICE

In a Wednesday press conference in Parkersburg, Morrisey announced the signing of agreements with ICE for DCR and the West Virginia State Police and National Guard as well.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Jun. 13, 2025

W.Va. Playwright Explores Immigration, Family Histories, Asian American Identity On Stage

Marion County native and playwright Cody LeRoy Wilson is returning to his home state to stage a production in the Contemporary American Theater Festival.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, May. 09, 2025