The moves come as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.

The Republican governors of West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio announced Saturday they will send National Guard troops to Washington, DC, in an escalation of President Donald Trump’s efforts to federally take over law enforcement in the city.

Governor Patrick Morrisey said in Saturday's statement: "West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation's capital. The men and women of our National Guard represent the best of our state, and this mission reflects our shared commitment to a strong and secure America."

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey directed the state’s National Guard to assist with the Trump administration’s federal policing efforts in D.C.

Legislation advances on Beacon Hill at the same time three states are sending guard troops to patrol Washington, DC

How the West Virginia State Police, West Virginia National Guard and West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation will work with federal immigration agents was outlined when Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced agreements with U.

West Virginia's National Guard, State Police, and Division of Corrections will train individuals to help ICE serve missions in the Mountain State

Gov. Patrick Morrisey is ramping up the state’s participation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), announcing a wide-spread agreement that enlists the National Guard and police officers to