Federal and local immigration enforcement actions, policies, and controversies
The attorneys general of Washington and Oregon joined a coalition of 23 states on Monday to file a lawsuit challenging...
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The Clark County Council voted 3-2 on Feb. 11 to advance a revised statement responding to federal immigration enforcement, setting up a formal reading on Feb. 17 after heated public debate.
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Escalating federal immigration enforcement in Oregon is prompting divided responses among state Republicans—and raising concerns for Southwest Washington residents who regularly cross the Columbia River for work, travel, and medical care.
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A 2023 Seattle immigration case involving a 6‑year‑old girl ordered to appear in court alone continues to shape statewide conversations about due‑process protections, with implications for families navigating federal systems from Southwest Washington.
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An 18-year-old from St. Helens has pleaded not guilty to federal domestic terrorism charges after prosecutors alleged he outlined a plan to kill ICE agents, according to court documents.
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A partial shutdown of DHS is set for Saturday, affecting TSA, FEMA and Coast Guard. Impact on airport travel, emergency response and cybersecurity could reach Cowlitz County.
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Kelso School District says it did not organize a student walkout reportedly planned in protest of immigration enforcement, clarifying that any such action would be student-led and unsanctioned.
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About 150 protesters disrupted a Tacoma City Council meeting on Feb. 10, demanding an end to the Northwest ICE Processing Center and calling on the council to divest from ICE. This follows broader organizing and highlights implications for oversight and civil liberties that resonate locally in Cowlitz County.
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A federal judge has blocked ICE from arresting individuals in Oregon without a warrant unless they can demonstrate a risk of escape—affirming due process and quelling widespread fear among immigrant communities.
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An Orchards activist says she confronted an SUV she believed to be a federal agent in her neighborhood—she was detained by sheriff’s deputies and warned she could face felony stalking charges. The sheriff’s office has not yet commented, and no charges have been filed.
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