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
Feb. 26, 2026
Protesters call for end to ICE deportation flights from King County airport
Rally held at King County International Airport to demand halt to deportation flights
Feb. 26, 2026
Advocacy Groups Launch Ads Challenging ICE's Tactics
Ads portray ICE as either overly aggressive or as community-focused, aiming to sway public opinion on the controversial agency.
Feb. 25, 2026
Washington Proposal to Allow Foreign Nationals in Public Roles Advances
Bill would let work-authorized immigrants become law enforcement, firefighters, and prosecutors
Feb. 25, 2026
Vancouver Council Motion to Oppose ICE at World Cup Ruled Out of Order
Attempt to overturn decision fails by one vote due to assurances ICE agents would not be present.
Feb. 24, 2026
Seattle Bars City Employees From Disclosing Information to ICE
New city law prohibits sharing nonpublic data without a warrant or subpoena, expanding on previous restrictions.
Feb. 22, 2026
Nearly Half of ICE Arrests in Washington Have No Criminal History
Federal data reveals concerning trend of individuals without criminal records being taken into custody
Feb. 22, 2026
ICE Presence at Tacoma Hospital Sparks Community Outcry
Nurses, advocates raise concerns over immigration enforcement in medical settings
Feb. 22, 2026
US Deports Gay Asylum-Seeker to Country Where Homosexuality is Illegal
Woman says she was sent to Morocco after fleeing violence in her home country
Feb. 22, 2026
US Deports Gay Asylum-Seeker to Country Where Homosexuality is Illegal
Farah, a 21-year-old gay woman, fled violence in Morocco only to be deported by the US to a third country where she still faces danger.
Feb. 22, 2026
US deports gay asylum-seeker to country where homosexuality is illegal
Farah, a 21-year-old gay woman, fled Morocco due to family violence but was deported to Cameroon after seeking asylum in the US
Feb. 21, 2026
Longview Schools Require Judicial Warrant for ICE Entry
New policy updates aim to protect students and families from immigration enforcement on campus.
Feb. 17, 2026
Federal Judge Orders ICE to Release Filipino Man
Cites 'pattern of failures' in detainee's medical care leading to 'extreme pain and permanent disability'
Feb. 17, 2026
Federal Judge Orders ICE to Release Filipino Man After 'Pattern of Failures' in Medical Care
The man's rights were violated after inappropriate medical treatment 'more likely than not' led to extreme pain and two partial foot amputation surgeries, the judge said.
Feb. 16, 2026
Judge Orders Release of ICE Detainee After 'Unreasonable Failures of Care'
Detainee suffered medical emergency and amputation while held at Washington detention facility
Feb. 16, 2026
Student-Led Anti-ICE Protests Turn Violent Across US
Teachers and school administrators accused of encouraging student activism that puts children in danger
Feb. 13, 2026
Clark County Residents Clash Over Immigration Enforcement at Council Meetings
Heated debates and disruptive behavior mark discussions on the county's stance on immigration issues.
Feb. 12, 2026
King County Tightens Regulations on ICE Enforcement
New executive order aims to protect immigrant and refugee communities amid increased federal activity.
