$70 Billion ‘Secure America Act’ that funds ICE and CBP passes Congress, heads to Trump for signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress gave final approval Tuesday, June 9, to the $70 billion “Secure America Act,” that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three years, handing President Donald J Trump a major win on his America First immigration enforcement agenda. The Senate passed the measure early June 5 […]
Hundreds of Kamiak students walkout of class to protest ICE
MUKILTEO—Hundreds of Kamiak High School students walked out of class on Wednesday, February 4, to protest recent ICE-related deaths and immigration enforcement “without due cause.” The walkout was organized through social media channels and word of mouth. Though Kamiak Principal Stephen Shurtleff, and several teachers, were aware of the walkout prior they approached the protest […]
Amid Trump crackdown, Lynnwood proposes protections for immigrants from ICE
LYNNWOOD—Amid escalating national outrage over fatal shootings and tactics by ICE in sweeping immigration crackdowns — which has deported over 540,000 people since January 2025 — the Lynnwood City Council debated a resolution on Tuesday, February 17, to shield immigrant residents from federal agents and raids. The Lynnwood police warned of legal risks if they […]
Democrats’ no-mask bill is unenforceable, distracts from real issues
Whether officials in our state like it or not, federal officers have a responsibility to enforce federal laws. That doesn’t change just because the enforcement efforts have unforeseen consequences, such as the tragic deaths of two people in Minnesota over a recent 17-day period. Many in the public have seen the disturbing videos of the […]
Ferguson and Brown slam administrative warrants, vow to partner with anti-ICE groups
OLYMPIA— In a joint press conference on January 26, Governor Bob Ferguson (D) and Attorney General Nick Brown (D) announced pre-emptive steps to hold “ICE agents accountable” in Washington state and to “protect Washingtonians” from Civil Rights violations. Ferguson and Brown also announced a letter they penned to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem urging her to […]
