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ICE Arrests 600+ in West Virginia; Terror Threats Uncovered

1/31/2026

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In January 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more than 600 illegal immigrants in West Virginia.
The operation involved collaboration with local law enforcement in Charleston and Morgantown.
Cody Smith was arrested for threatening to kill supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump and ICE agents online.
He faces charges of making terroristic threats.
A West Virginia librarian was charged with recruiting assassins to target U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

In January 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more than 600 illegal immigrants in West Virginia.
The operation involved collaboration with local law enforcement in Charleston and Morgantown.
Cody Smith was arrested for threatening to kill supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump and ICE agents online.
He faces charges of making terroristic threats.
A West Virginia librarian was charged with recruiting assassins to target U.S. President Donald Trump.