Governor Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia has issued an executive order calling for all law enforcement agencies in the state to cooperate with federal authorities, particularly with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to remove illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds from the U.S. This decision was made in response to the increasing influx of fentanyl and other illegal drugs into the state. President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders concerning immigration also played a role in Morrisey’s decision.
Morrisey emphasized the connection between illegal immigration and the state’s substance use disorder crisis, attributing the flow of drugs into West Virginia to cartel drug mules transporting fentanyl. He also highlighted the importance of adopting a holistic approach to combatting the drug crisis, including law enforcement efforts and education campaigns.
The governor’s actions come amid a broader national effort to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking issues, with a focus on apprehending illegal immigrants with prior criminal histories. Morrisey’s initiative aims to protect West Virginia’s citizens and combat the devastating impact of drug addiction in the state.
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