Seattle-Area Leaders Move to Block Expansion of ICE Detention
By Marcus Harrell | Published 2026-02-25T11:02:43.515Z
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Amid federal plans to increase ICE facilities, Seattle-area leaders have announced emergency legislation to prohibit new or expanded immigration detention centers in the region, according to Seattle...
Amid federal plans to increase ICE facilities, Seattle-area leaders have announced emergency legislation to prohibit new or expanded immigration detention centers in the region, according to Seattle City Council / KUOW. Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck, King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, Port of Seattle Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa, and SeaTac Deputy Mayor Senayet Negusse are involved in pushing this legislation.
The Seattle bill declares a state of emergency and is sche
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