‘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 […]
Gov Ferguson says state at risk of a Trump $27 billion federal funding freeze
SEATTLE—On February 13, Governor Bob Ferguson, Attorney General Nick Brown, and other state officials held a press conference in Olympia to “update” Washingtonians on “federal funding impacts and Washington’s response to President Trump’s executive orders.” Although federal courts blocked the Trump administration’s “funding freeze”, it has reportedly still taken effect within some jurisdictions, including the […]
Lynnwood police chief says state law ties the hands of police in illegal immigration enforcement
LYNNWOOD—In a message to residents on Friday, Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon shared that the Keep Washington Working Act prevents law enforcement from assisting in immigration enforcement. Last Friday, Mukilteo Police Chief Andy Illyn shared a similar stance. Below is his community message in its entirety: As your Chief of Police, I want to take a moment to reaffirm the […]
Mukilteo police chief says state law ties the hands of police in illegal immigration enforcement
In a message to residents on Friday, Mukilteo Police Chief Andy Illyn shared that the Keep Washington Working Act prevents law enforcement from assisting in immigration enforcement. Below is his community message in its entirety: In light of the recent DOJ memo concerning local law enforcement cooperation with immigration enforcement, I want to reassure our […]
