How Washington communities are responding to ICE deportation orders At least 4% of state residents are undocumented, according to Pew Research. Here is how officials and advocates are responding and planning ahead. by Mai Hoang / February 13, 2025
Politics WA response team formed to prep for Trump’s mass deportation plans Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Monday to create the Family Separation Rapid Response Team to help families of undocumented immigrants. by John Stang / January 27, 2025
News For-profit Tacoma ICE center blocks health and labor inspections Conditions in the immigrant detention facility have garnered over 300 complaints, but a law to increase state oversight is still tied up in court. by Grace Deng Washington State Standard / February 5, 2024
Equity Why the Build Back Better bill would fall flat for some WA immigrants The imperiled bill feels inadequate as-is to some Washington immigrants, who don't see much changing until they can get a guaranteed pathway to citizenship. by Maleeha Syed / January 19, 2022
News Private prison ban could limit ICE detention in the Pacific Northwest The recent cancellation of ICE contracts and possible action from the Washington state Legislature could curtail detention in the near future. by Lilly Fowler / March 2, 2021
Equity Left on their own in the PNW, immigrant youth fight ICE together They may have different backgrounds, but they’re sticking with each other to form a ‘super familia’ and help others like them. by Lilly Fowler / February 8, 2021
Equity Solos en el PNW, jóvenes inmigrantes se organizan para luchar contra ICE Aunque son de distintos países y orígenes, se mantienen unidos para formar una "Superfamilia" y ayudar a otros como ellos. by Lilly Fowler / February 8, 2021
News Washingtonians weigh in on Biden’s immigration agenda DACA, the banning of private prisons and changes to ICE enforcement are among the issues that could have a big impact in the state. by Lilly Fowler / February 2, 2021 / Updated 5:47 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 2
News New details of a death at Tacoma ICE facility raise questions over care Documents provided to Crosscut show a federal agency where officials do not follow their own policies. by Lilly Fowler / December 3, 2020 / Updated 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3