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100 Days in Appalachia

Author / Laura Harbert Allen

Del. Ridenour (R-Jefferson) looks over legislation during the February 26, 2024, morning floor session in the House chamber. Photo: Perry Bennett/West Virginia Legislative Photography
Religion

W. Va. Bill Poses Legal Challenges for Faith-based Immigrant Services

February 29, 2024 by Laura Harbert Allen

Religious leaders say that a bill passed by the West Virginia House of Delegates this week could criminalize faith-based groups that provide assistance to undocumented immigrants. HB 5031 changes the definition of “human smuggling” in state code to transporting or harboring individuals who are known […]

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