HB5589

Relating to cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5589 repeals existing laws requiring state law enforcement to assist federal immigration agencies and restricts cooperation with.

West Virginia HB5589 repeals existing state law that required state law enforcement officers and employees to assist federal agencies in enforcing federal immigration laws. The bill prohibits state agencies from entering into new agreements delegating immigration enforcement authority to federal agencies and suspends existing 287(g) agreements. It restricts state law enforcement from detaining, arresting, or transferring custody of individuals to federal immigration authorities without a judicial warrant.

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History

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

To Judiciary

Feb 16

House

Introduced in House