Government Washington family torn apart after father arrested outside of church and deported As immigration enforcement ramps up, families like these — built over decades — are being confronted with hard choices after federal law enforcement takes members of their family away. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez Play AudioListen 5 mins
¿Quienes son los habitantes del estado de Washington que corren peligro de ser deportados? Aquí 5 cosas a tener en cuenta En su campaña presidecial, Donald Trump, se comprometió a deportar a millones de personas que se encuentran en Estados Unidos sin un estatus legal. Una vez asumido el mando, esta promesa no se dio a esperar. Teo Popescu Eilís O'Neill Juan Pablo Chiquiza
Race & Identity Video appears to show ICE agents targeting Latinos in Washington state, but are mass deportations coming? Rumors had been rampant on social media about increased immigration action and arrests in Washington state. Much of those fears have been stoked by the Trump administration. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez Play AudioListen 5 mins
Health Fearing deportation, immigrants are missing appointments at Seattle-area clinics Providers at Seattle area-clinics that serve immigrant communities say that ever since President Trump returned to office, many more patients than usual have been missing appointments. Eilís O'Neill
Who's at risk of deportation in Washington state? 5 things to know KUOW looked into who is at risk of deportation in Washington state: how many immigrants are here without legal status, where they immigrated from, what type of jobs they do, and more. Teo Popescu Eilís O'Neill
Government King County joins lawsuit against Trump administration over sanctuary city orders King County signed onto a new lawsuit Friday against the Trump administration in an attempt to shield sanctuary jurisdictions from federal threats and to prevent federal funding from being cut off. Ashley Hiruko
Immigrant families in Seattle seek sanctuary and safety as ICE threat looms Since Trump took office Jan. 20, immigration enforcement has ramped up across the country. While the state of Washington is still a sanctuary for many, some immigrants are reconsidering how they navigate their daily lives. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez Play AudioListen 5 mins
Law & Courts As some Washington law enforcement leaders vow to help with mass deportations, immigration advocates prepare to resist A Washington law that’s designed to protect immigrant rights could see new challenges as President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The state’s sanctuary law restricts how local law enforcement can aid federal immigration officials, but some Washington state counties appear eager to help Trump fulfill his promise of mass deportations. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez Play AudioListen 5 mins
Adams County violated Washington's sanctuary laws by cooperating with Border Patrol, lawsuit alleges The Adams County Sheriff's and Prosecuting Attorney’s offices in Eastern Washington are being sued for allegedly breaking the state’s sanctuary laws and subjecting a man to discrimination and false arrest. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Government Washington immigrants, rights activists prep for Trump's promised ICE raids President-elect Trump’s mass deportation promises are coming into clearer focus, with policy shifting to allow immigration officials into hospitals, schools, and churches. For people in the state of Washington, work is underway to prepare for and fight those mass immigration enforcement raids, especially if they overstep Constitutional rights. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
