West Virginia
A high-level overview of immigration enforcement activity, school protection policies, and resources for families and educators in West Virginia.
Overview
State context
West Virginia has a very small immigrant population and limited ICE enforcement activity. The state government has been generally aligned with federal enforcement priorities, but the scale of immigration is such that the issue has limited practical urgency at the state level.
ICE activity
ICE activity in West Virginia is very limited. The state has a small and dispersed immigrant population.
School policies
No statewide or district-level school protection policies. The issue has not been a significant legislative or advocacy priority given the state's demographics.
Notes for advocates
West Virginia's immigrant population is small and concentrated primarily in Charleston and Morgantown. The state's demographics and economic challenges have kept immigration policy as a lower-priority issue for local advocates.
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