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A look at 'Operation Country Roads,' West Virginia's ICE operation

NPR News·August 6, 2026·1 min read

Earlier this year, ICE arrested 600 immigrants over a two-week period in West Virginia's 'Operation Country Roads.' Most migrants had no criminal records. Since then, West Virginia has decided not to hold ICE detainees in their jails. The operation's aftermath is examined, highlighting the state's shift in policy.

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