Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed an executive order aimed at strengthening protections for immigrant communities across Washington state.
Report: ICE arrests of Asians tripled over past year
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests of people from Asian countries have nearly tripled over the past year, according to a new report from UCLA researchers—a sharp increase that has sparked concern among civil rights advocates and immigrant communities.
Surveillance of immigrants may expand to all Americans, experts warn
Since President Donald Trump took office, the federal government has noticeably expanded its use of surveillance tools and artificial intelligence to target immigrants, allegedly in the name of fighting crime and fraud.
Grant applications for legal aid to immigrants
The Washington State Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for funding to support legal aid services for low-income immigrants facing possible removal from the United States.
ICE detains Pakistani immigrant at citizenship interview in Tukwila
A Pakistani immigrant and husband of a former congressional candidate was taken into ICE detention on Thursday, Aug. 21, at a citizenship interview at a federal office in Tukwila.
National Guard troops protect immigration officers in large-scale LA operation
About 90 members of the California National Guard and over a dozen military vehicles like Humvees are helping protect immigration officers Monday as they carry out a raid in a Los Angeles park, defense officials said.
Seattle welcomes new U.S. citizens at annual Independence Day ceremony
More than 500 immigrants are starting a new week as newly minted U.S. citizens.
Asian refugees in a dangerous “limbo,” following Trump bans on resettlement in U.S. — Many live in hiding, dangerous situations
As more than 500 people—some refugees and immigrants—celebraed becoming United States citizens in Seattle’s 40th annual naturalization ceremony over the weekend, the fate of 160 refugees still hangs in the balance, thanks to President Donald Trump’s decision to extend his month-old travel ban on 12 countries and partial restrictions on nine other countries to include refugees from those 19 countries.
What’s next for birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court’s ruling
The legal battle over President Donald Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship is far from over despite the Republican administration’s major victory Friday limiting nationwide injunctions.
Raids in Southern California rattle immigrant communities — including those in the US legally
Jacob Vasquez began working at a clothing warehouse in Los Angeles soon after arriving from Mexico less than three years ago.