Immigration

Mar. 14, 2026

Seattle Expands Efforts to Shield Resident Data from Federal Immigration Enforcement

City Council to review policies and strengthen protections against sharing personal information with ICE

Mar. 12, 2026

Histories of Native American Treaties and Anti-Chinese Violence Win Bancroft Prize

The prestigious award honors works examining financial aspects of U.S. treaties with tribes and legal discrimination against Chinese immigrants.

Mar. 9, 2026

Seattle City Council to vote on immigration detention center moratorium

The proposed legislation would temporarily block new detention centers and expansions in the city.

Mar. 8, 2026

Seattle Police Chief Warns Officers Over ICE Documentation

Failure to document federal immigration enforcement actions could lead to discipline, chief says.

Mar. 7, 2026

Seattle Police Chief Warns Officers Will Face Discipline for Not Documenting ICE Actions

New city policy requires police to record evidence of potentially unlawful acts by immigration agents

Mar. 4, 2026

Seattle City Council Approves Plan Requiring Local Police to Monitor ICE

The new resolution aims to document potentially unlawful acts by federal immigration agents during enforcement actions.

Mar. 4, 2026

Spokane Bans ICE from City Property, Restricts Detention Centers

New ordinances create 'immigration enforcement free zones' and prohibit private property from being used as detention facilities.

Mar. 4, 2026

Bellingham Police Clarify Immigration Enforcement Role

Department says it doesn't participate in civil immigration actions or ask about status.

Feb. 28, 2026

Everett Mayor Limits ICE Enforcement in City Buildings

Directive sparks backlash from federal immigration agency over escalating tensions