BONUS POD: W. Virginia, South Dakota, Arkansas Join ICE in Crackdown plus House Probe Deepens on AutoPen
Aug 14, 2025
Recent collaborations between three states and ICE are shaking up immigration enforcement. West Virginia, South Dakota, and Arkansas are ramping up support for federal operations, highlighting the controversial state-federal dynamics. Meanwhile, discussions shift to the House Oversight Committee's inquiry into former President Biden's cognitive abilities, fueled by allegations about the legitimacy of his autopen-signed legislation. The podcast questions the implications of these actions on presidential authority and public trust.
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States Expand 287(g) Immigration Enforcement
West Virginia, South Dakota, and Arkansas signed 287(g) agreements to expand state support for ICE enforcement.
The administration frames this as state-led public safety work rather than federal grandstanding.
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Robust Powers In West Virginia Agreement
West Virginia's agreement authorizes state police, corrections, and National Guard to interrogate, arrest, and detain suspected undocumented immigrants.
The task force can process violations, conduct warrantless arrests, issue detainers, and hold people before ICE transfer.
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South Dakota Joins Operation Prairie Thunder
South Dakota's Operation Prairie Thunder mobilizes highway patrol, National Guard, and corrections to support ICE arrests and processing.
The state will identify undocumented people in prisons and parole them into ICE custody for transfer.
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The first half of the document discusses recent agreements between ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and three states—West Virginia, South Dakota, and Arkansas—to expand immigration enforcement under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Key points include:
West Virginia: Governor Patrick Morrisey initiated collaboration involving state police, corrections, and the National Guard. Officers are empowered to interrogate, arrest, and detain suspected undocumented immigrants.
South Dakota: Governor's “Operation Prairie Thunder” involves highway patrol, National Guard, and corrections staff in supporting ICE operations.
Arkansas: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the “Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act,” increasing penalties for undocumented immigrants convicted of violent crimes and enabling state police to inquire about immigration status in public.
The tone is supportive of these measures and critical of Democratic opposition, portraying the expansion as a return to “law and order.”
🖋️ Autopen and Presidential Competence
The second half shifts to a discussion about the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the alleged cognitive decline of former President Joe Biden and the use of the autopen (a device that signs documents on behalf of someone). Highlights include:
Allegations that Biden was not present or competent during the signing of key legislation.
Commentary from Newt Gingrich and Mark Levin questioning the legality and ethics of autopen use.
Claims that Biden was “incompetent” by 2023 and that Dr. Jill Biden may have acted as a de facto president.
Accusations that cabinet members and Vice President Harris failed their constitutional duties.
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