The King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission is looking for five new members and is accepting applications through April 30.
A ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears
“Push!” “Press!” “Good ball!”
Seattle ramps up legal services, small grants for immigrants and refugees
City leaders on Monday announced a slate of new investments aimed at strengthening legal defense services for immigrants and refugees while helping community groups meet urgent, day-to-day needs.
The birthright citizenship case that could leave some children “stateless”
This year marks the 128th year of the United States v. Wong Kim Ark, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established birthright citizenship, protected in the then-recently ratified 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
Bridging the language gap in home care: Carina expands platform to serve Asian communities
For many immigrant families navigating the healthcare system, finding in-home care can feel overwhelming—especially when language barriers stand in the way.
King County Exec. Zahilay’s first executive order aimed at protecting immigrants and refugees
In his first-ever executive order, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced in a news conference today a number of new protections and investments in King County’s immigrant and refugee communities, including $2 million in assistance and more transparency around deportation flights from Boeing Field.
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Cambodia, Thailand, Afghanistan, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Ferguson signs order to boost immigrant protections in Washington
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.