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West Virginia Works With ICE to Arrest 650 Illegal Aliens
PJ Media ^ | 02/10/2026 | Catherine Salgado

Posted on 02/10/2026 9:36:33 PM PST by SeekAndFind

The government in West Virginia, instead of trying to thwart federal immigration officers, formed a partnership with them that helped put over 600 illegal alien criminals in handcuffs.

While Democrat-run California could be on the cusp of releasing 33,000 illegal alien criminals, Republican-run West Virginia is now prioritizing the safety of its citizens. If only more state governments would work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), there would not be so much violence against ICE and it would be much more straightforward to arrest and deport foreign criminals.

In just two weeks in January, the state-federal authorities’ partnership resulted in 650 arrests, including of burglars, violent offenders, and drug traffickers. Through the 287(g) program, the Department of Homeland Security gives local partners the tools and money to arrest illegal aliens, expanding its ability to put more aliens in custody.

Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a Feb. 9 press release, “If we work together, we can make America safe again. Sanctuary politicians who refuse to cooperate with DHS law enforcement are putting their own constituents in danger and wasting valuable law enforcement resources.”

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The impact of having state governments that comply with federal immigration law instead of undermining it is tremendous for all citizens of such states. As McLaughlin explained, “7 of the top 10 safest cities in the United States cooperate with ICE. We would love for state and local law enforcement to sign 287(g) agreements to help us remove criminal illegal aliens — partnerships with law enforcement are critical to having the resources we need to arrest criminal illegal aliens across the country.”

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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; US: West Virginia
KEYWORDS: aliens; dhs; ice; illegals; immigration; westvirginia

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1 posted on 02/10/2026 9:36:33 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

For those who are curious.... Among those arrested in West Virginia are:

Enrique Vergara, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with a final order of removal from 2016, convicted for assault with a weapon and burglary…

Brayan Josue Canelas-Giron, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras with a criminal history that includes aggravated assault with a gun, domestic violence, weapons offenses, and property damage…

Joel Josue Baquedano-Ardon, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras with a final order of removal from 2026, convicted for assault, fleeing to avoid prosecution, and domestic violence.


2 posted on 02/10/2026 9:37:25 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

Not bad, add a few more 000 and even better


3 posted on 02/10/2026 9:46:14 PM PST by Gasshog (the amazing disappearing tag)
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To: SeekAndFind

Rockin’.

Get ‘em out of our country, pronto!


4 posted on 02/10/2026 9:51:07 PM PST by Nervous Tick (Hope, as a righteous product of properly aligned Faith, IS in fact a strategy.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Good!

Any Olympians want to whine about that?


5 posted on 02/10/2026 9:52:13 PM PST by Allegra (We will not be emotionally blackmailed into backing off what we voted for. )
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To: SeekAndFind

Sure ‘n’ begorrah sons of the old sod all of them...


6 posted on 02/10/2026 10:28:41 PM PST by jmacusa ( Liberals. Too stupid to be idiots.)
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To: SeekAndFind

California is blatantly reneging on its compact with the Union.

If it wants to separate from the United States it should initiate its secession in a civil manner or suffer the consequences of acting as a rebel insurgency.


7 posted on 02/10/2026 10:33:31 PM PST by TigersEye (Are the RINOs helping the Democrats with their color revolution?)
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To: SeekAndFind
YEEEEAAAAHHHH!!!!!

Got to catch them alllllllll!!!!!!!!!!

MORE ICE PLEASE!!!!!!!

8 posted on 02/11/2026 1:10:38 AM PST by BFW
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To: BFW

Lots more!


9 posted on 02/11/2026 3:49:50 AM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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