Activist Confronts Federal Agent in Orchards, Warned of Felony Stalking Charges

Local activist Fia Marie detained by deputies after confronting ICE agent in her neighborhood

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A local activist in Orchards, Washington named Fia Marie was detained by Clark County sheriff's deputies on Monday after she confronted a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who had parked a vehicle in her neighborhood. Marie was warned she could face felony stalking charges for the incident.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the tensions between activists and federal immigration enforcement agents, with Marie arguing that monitoring public officials in public spaces is a protected First Amendment activity, while law enforcement views her actions as potentially criminal stalking behavior.

The details

According to reports, Marie received a notification that an ICE vehicle had left the Portland ICE facility and pulled into her Orchards neighborhood. She then located the Ford Explorer SUV and confronted the agent inside, asking sarcastically if he was lost and demanding that he leave the area. The agent called 911 and took photos of Marie. Shortly after, around six sheriff's vehicles arrived on the scene. Deputies told Marie she was impeding traffic and that the agent had filed a stalking complaint against her. While Marie disputes the agent was going home, deputies warned her that if she was seen following the agent again, she would be arrested for felony stalking.

  • The incident occurred on Monday, February 13, 2026 around 4 PM.

The players

Fia Marie

A local activist in Orchards, Washington who confronted the federal ICE agent.

Clark County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and detained Marie, warning her she could face felony stalking charges.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that employs the agent who was confronted by Marie in her neighborhood.

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What they’re saying

“We teach our children that it's our responsibility as community members to support one another and (to) lift each other up. To think that there's federal agents here in our neighborhood OK with taking money to separate families and disrupt the lives of children, husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, siblings. Take money to separate families of queer trans people. People are OK with making money to do grossly immoral things, that makes them a danger to our community.”

— Fia Marie, Local Activist (The Bellingham Herald)

“Obviously with everything going on recently, I'm sure that call being broadcast by dispatch got some attention.”

— Sgt. Chris Skidmore, Clark County Sheriff's Office (The Bellingham Herald)

What’s next

The stalking complaint filed by the ICE agent will be forwarded to a judge, who will decide whether to pursue charges against Fia Marie.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between immigration activists and federal enforcement agents, with differing views on whether monitoring public officials in public spaces constitutes protected First Amendment activity or criminal stalking behavior. The case will likely set a precedent on the boundaries of acceptable protest and activism against federal immigration policies.