‘Washington State will not be bullied!’ Ferguson vows to defend sanctuary policies against DOJ and DHS
OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson (D), joined by elected leaders and community members, held a press conference Tuesday, August 19, addressing United States Attorney General Pam Bondi’s cease and desist letter sent Wednesday, August 13 – ordering Washington state to adhere to federal immigration enforcement efforts or risk federal cuts and criminal prosecution of officials […]
US Attorney General issues ultimatum to Ferguson on sanctuary status
OLYMPIA—In a significant escalation of the federal government’s efforts to enforce immigration laws, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has notified Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson that the state qualifies as a sanctuary jurisdiction, requiring immediate steps to repeal related policies and affirm compliance with federal statutes, or face potential legal and financial consequences that […]
House Judiciary Committee launches new inquiry into Washington State’s sanctuary policies
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock (CA-05), and Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) sends a letter to Washington Attorney General Nick Brown seeking information on the state’s sanctuary policies that they allege shield criminal aliens in the United States at the expense of Americans. The congressmen allege that the state’s Keep Washington Working Act, […]
Washington state sues Adams County for cooperating with ICE
SPOKANE—Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a lawsuit today, March 10, against the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly “illegally collaborating with federal immigration officials and aiding the Trump administration’s efforts to enlist local officials for federal civil immigration work.” The lawsuit filed in Spokane County Superior Court says the Adams County Sheriff’s Office […]
