West Virginia SB615 mandates deportation of individuals with illegal immigration status and imposes criminal penalties for repeat offenses.

West Virginia SB615 amends the state code to require immediate deportation of individuals found to be in the country illegally by law enforcement. The bill mandates that such individuals be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation. Additionally, it establishes criminal penalties for individuals apprehended a second time, including incarceration in a state penitentiary for three to five years followed by immediate deportation upon release. The bill also ensures that no state or local entity can override these provisions or federal immigration policy.

West Virginia SB615 mandates deportation of individuals with illegal immigration status and imposes criminal penalties for repeat offenses.

West Virginia SB615 amends the state code to require immediate deportation of individuals found to be in the country illegally by law enforcement. The bill mandates that such individuals be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation. Additionally, it establishes criminal penalties for individuals apprehended a second time, including incarceration in a state penitentiary for three to five years followed by immediate deportation upon release. The bill also ensures that no state or local entity can override these provisions or federal immigration policy.