West Virginia Statewide — Operation County Roads, Constitutional Violations, Jail System Suspension
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— ICE 'Operation County Roads' swept 650+ immigrants across WV in January 2026. US District Judge Joseph Goodwin issued a 'final notice' in March 2026 finding detentions unconstitutional under the Fifth Amendment for lack of individualized custody hearings. Of 71 habeas petitioners, 65 were ordered released. A separate ruling found masked ICE agents in unmarked vehicles violated the Fourth Amendment. In late March 2026, the WV Regional Jail system suspended accepting new ICE detainees pending court compliance.