CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia has signed a letter of intent to join the 287(g) program under President Donald Trump. This program will allow West Virginia state correctional officers to transport criminal aliens into federal custody without the direct supervision of an ICE agent, speeding up the deportation process.
“West Virginia stands ready to carry out President Trump’s anti-illegal immigration agenda,” said Governor Morrisey. “Today’s actions will ensure that criminal aliens can be expeditiously deported from our country.”
Last week, Governor Morrisey signed an executive order directing West Virginia law enforcement to fully cooperate with President Trump’s immigration agenda and perform the duties of immigration officers as necessary and as allowed by law. Morrisey also sent a letter to local law enforcement officials ensuring that all agencies are aware that they must take every effort to support ICE and President Trump’s directives on illegal immigration.
Read the full letter of intent here.
