Federal and local immigration enforcement actions, policies, and controversies
Vancouver residents joined advocates statewide in Olympia during Latino Legislative Day, calling for stronger limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end temporary protections for Haitians living and working in the U.S., affecting roughly 350,000 people nationwide.
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A broad coalition of Oregon labor unions is set to rally in Portland this Saturday in a large-scale demonstration dubbed...
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A national strike over immigration enforcement is prompting closures and demonstrations in Oregon, with potential ripple effects into southwest Washington.
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Seattle’s mayor has issued an executive order barring ICE from city property, strengthened SPD protocols, and allocated $4 million to support immigrant communities.
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Washington State Senate approves bill banning opaque face masks for state, local and federal law enforcement. What this means for Cowlitz County communities.
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Federal court filings reveal ICE had planned to build a temporary detention center in Newport, Oregon, and may resume the project later this year.
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Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez’s vote to fund DHS has ignited debate across Southwest Washington, with critics arguing it sacrifices constitutional oversight for political stability.
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Disturbing reports from the ACLU and The Guardian allege systemic sexual and physical abuse of male detainees by ICE officers at the Fort Bliss detention site, amplifying concerns about U.S. immigration detention practices.
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As federal courts expose widespread due process violations in immigration enforcement, protests have emerged as both democratic pressure and potential overreach. The question is whether they serve as a constitutional backstop—or a symptom of breakdown.
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