Washington sues to stop ICE arrests at courthouses The Washington Office of the Attorney General has cataloged 157 arrests of undocumented immigrants at courthouses around the state over the last two years, but the actual number may be much higher. Esmy Jimenez
Federal judge rules in favor of Seattle in immigration case Monday a federal judge ruled in favor of the City of Seattle’s legal challenge against an immigration policy change. The proposed change would have made it harder for green card holders to qualify for fee waivers when they applied for citizenship. Esmy Jimenez
Being an immigrant could be pricier next month if federal rule goes through An asylum fee, higher costs for citizenship and DACA applications. Esmy Jimenez
Seattle Kurds distraught, trying to reach home Turkish troops continue to strike in Syria as Kurdish civilians flee for safety. In Seattle, local Kurdish communities are distraught. Ruby de Luna
Behind the locked doors of Washington's immigration detention center The Northwest Detention Center is now the Northwest ICE Processing Center. In over 15 years of existence, it’s been the site of hunger strikes, allegations of misconduct, a lawsuit over detainee wages, and most recently an attack that turned deadly. Esmy Jimenez
Teddy bears and hope: A Seattle court for kids who cross the border alone Past the tall windows, is a small courtroom lined with rows of stuffed animals. This is where the kids apprehended at the border sometimes end up. Esmy Jimenez
How did Seattle become home to a large Sephardic Jewish community? The answer takes us all the way back to 1492. And it features a couple of excellent mustaches. Deborah Wang
3 ways Trump's welfare rule is already terrifying immigrants It could —and already is — impacting immigrants in Seattle. Esmy Jimenez
Seattle immigrants on edge about ICE raids planned for this weekend For some undocumented immigrants in Seattle, this is going to be an anxious weekend. Reports of national ICE raids has them on alert. And while Seattle is not on the target list this time, there is a sense of heightened tension. Esmy Jimenez
Washington licensing says it hasn't shared info with ICE since 2018 Washington officials insist the state does not share driver's license data with immigration officials. Esmy Jimenez
