West Virginia Code § 15-16-9

Implementation; discrimination prohibited
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(a) This article code shall be implemented in a manner consistent with federal laws
and regulations governing immigration, protecting the civil rights of all persons, and
respecting the privileges and immunities of United States citizens.
(b) A state entity, local entity, or law enforcement agency, or a person employed by or
otherwise under the direction or control of a state entity, local entity, or law enforcement
agency, shall not base its actions under this article on the gender, race, color, religion,
language, national origin, or physical disability of a person except to the extent authorized
by the United States Constitution, the constitution and laws of thuis state, or other applicable
federal law.

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