Immigration Archives - Mountain State Spotlight

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State officials won’t answer questions about ICE partnership after judges rule arrests violated the Constitution

by Duncan Slade March 5th, 2026March 5th, 2026

State agencies have worked alongside immigration officers to make unconstitutional arrests. Elected officials wouldn’t answer questions about it.

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Update: More ICE detainees ordered released by West Virginia judges: ‘A threat to anyone’s constitutional rights is a threat to us all’

by Erin Beck February 4th, 2026February 6th, 2026

Pilgrim's People

As immigrants struggle inside and outside a Hardy County chicken plant, lawmakers say it’s not the state’s role to address issues

by Allen Siegler August 30th, 2024August 30th, 2024

Pilgrim's People

In West Virginia’s ‘Poultry Capital,’ immigrant workers struggle to find the help and support they need

by Allen Siegler June 6th, 2024June 10th, 2024

Pilgrim's People

In one of the most dangerous workplaces in West Virginia, a poultry giant has profited from immigrant labor for decades

by Allen Siegler June 5th, 2024June 24th, 2024

Del. Chris Phillips, R-Barbour, is the lead sponsor of HB 4759 requiring most private businesses to "E-Verify" their employees. Photo courtesy Perry Bennett/WV Legislative Photography.

Statehouse Spotlight

Lawmakers debate crackdown on undocumented workers while admitting it’s not a problem in West Virginia

by Henry Culvyhouse January 23rd, 2024January 23rd, 2024