‘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 […]
US Supreme Court rules to allow third-country deportations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision of Monday, June 23, granting the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court injunction, now paving the way to proceed with deporting illegal immigrants to a third county not specified in their removal orders. The unsigned order pauses a ruling by U.S. District Judge […]
Hundreds rally for undocumented immigrant protections
OLYMPIA—More than 500 people braved the cold with their monarch butterfly signs – symbols of immigration, freedom, and movement – to support undocumented immigrant rights during a rally on Thursday, January 30 in Olympia, organized by the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN). Brenda Rodríguez López, executive director of WAISN, said she wasn’t afraid despite warnings […]
OSPI Superintendent steadfast in commitment to protecting undocumented students from ICE
OLYMPIA—Washington State education Superintendent Chris Reykdal releases guidance for school districts on protections for undocumented students. He asks that school districts develop policies for responding to immigration enforcement actions. According to the press release, Reykdal states that school districts have a “constitutional and moral obligation to provide a free, high-quality public education to all students” […]
