Federal and local immigration enforcement actions, policies, and controversies
Congresswoman Maxine Dexter told KOIN 6 that the Crespo‑Gonzalez family 'did everything right,' reinforcing that they entered the U.S. legally through CBP One and complied with immigration rules before being detained near a Portland hospital.
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A new report says the Trump administration is again considering withholding federal funds from “sanctuary” jurisdictions. Here’s what that kind of pressure campaign could mean for Cowlitz County budgets, civil liberties, and community trust.
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Thousands marched through downtown Minneapolis in extreme cold on Jan. 23 as part of a broader “economic blackout” protest against ICE activity — a national fight over constitutional limits that carries implications for communities in Southwest Washington.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of seven House Democrats to vote for a DHS funding bill that includes major ICE funding, arguing a shutdown would hurt FEMA and the Coast Guard in Southwest Washington while not actually stopping ICE.
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A protest demanding Portland revoke the ICE facility’s land-use approval disrupted a Wednesday night council meeting, leading to removals from City Hall and reported pepper spray use outside. The incident raises regional questions about protest rights and government force.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says she voted to fund DHS for FY2026 to protect FEMA and Coast Guard services in Southwest Washington, while warning that aggressive federal enforcement tactics are eroding civil liberties and public trust.
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On January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, 37-year-old Renée Nicole Good—a poet, mother of three, and U.S. citizen—was fatally shot by...
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Cascade Forward says its “ICE OUT” action on Dec. 7, 2025 drew roughly 50 people at each of four locations across Longview and Kelso, with KLOG reporting dozens at five sites and renewed calls for local officials to refuse cooperation with ICE.
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