She says her activism put her on ICE’s radar Newly released public records suggest a prominent Northwest activist was targeted for deportation partly because she spoke out to the media. Lawyers say... Liz Jones
Detainees on hunger strike claim guards hit them Several detainees at the immigration jail in Tacoma say they are on hunger strike to push for better conditions. And they claim some guards are taking... Liz Jones
She fights for immigrant rights. Now ICE wants to deport her Over the years, Seattle area activist Maru Mora-Villalpando has staged many protests to speak out for undocumented families and for immigrants held in... Liz Jones
He came face to face with ICE and stopped an arrest Morning traffic streamed past a busy intersection in South Seattle, past a family-style pizza shop and a brightly-painted Mexican restaurant that still... Liz Jones
What happens after a person is deported? Many people try again In a far corner of the Mexico City Airport, past all the shops inside the international arrivals terminal, you’ll find the N door. This is a special... Liz Jones
Judge denies bond for UW student facing deportation Court hearings at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma are typically a quiet affair. But this week, a busload of students and faculty from the... Liz Jones
Seattle pays for lawyers to represent 300 immigrant adults, kids Unlike criminal cases, immigrants don’t have access to free legal representation. Seattle wants to change that by giving money to six community groups... Ruby de Luna
Baby due in August. Dad deported. Mom in limbo This relationship started off with reservations. Liz Jones
Seattle lawyers sue for the right to help immigrants When people face deportation at a court in Seattle or Tacoma, and they don’t have an attorney, the immigration judge will often drop a name: The... Liz Jones
Seattle churches vow to protect immigrants — like they did in the 1980s The sanctuary movement that was part of the Seattle faith community in the 1980s is back. Ruby de Luna
