The Unraveling of America's Fabric: A Glimpse into West Virginia's Shift on Immigration Detention In the aftermath of "Operation Country Roads," a two week ICE operation that netted 600 immigrant arrests, many with no prior convictions, West Virginia has chosen to reevaluate its stance on holding ICE detainees.
The state's decision not to house these individuals in its jails marks a significant departure from the national trend.
As the country grapples with its immigration policies and their human cost, West Virginia's shift is a telling indicator of the complexities and contradictions at play.