Ongoing sanitation concerns at Tacoma ICE facility have been ignored, says UW report A recent UW report raises questions about adequate janitorial services at Tacoma’s immigration detention center. The report includes internal emails among ICE staff, noting concerns about cleanliness at the facility. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
ICE detainees in Tacoma reportedly on day three of hunger strike Detainees at Tacoma’s immigration facility are reportedly on day three of a hunger strike. And a spokesperson for the ICE facility confirms that chemical agents were used Wednesday in response to a disruption there. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Mayor pushes for more culturally sensitive response to immigrant deaths An executive order from Seattle’s mayor aims to improve city resources during an unexpected death in immigrant communities. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
In first GOP-led hearing about the border, witnesses paint sharply different pictures Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee blamed Biden administration policies for the record number of migrant apprehensions. Democrats accused them of fear-mongering and spreading misinformation. Joel Rose
Biden administration invites ordinary citizens to help resettle refugees The Biden administration is encouraging ordinary U.S. citizens to help resettle refugees, via the newly launched sponsorship program Welcome Corps in partnership with non-profit organizations. Olivia Hampton
Biden makes his first visit to the southern border as president The Biden administration recently expanded a pandemic-era program that quickly expels migrants who illegally cross into the country from Mexico. Giulia Heyward
Arizona's AG says dropping Title 42 would cause border 'chaos' Mark Brnovich led the fight to keep Title 42 in place. He explains to NPR why he and other state AGs want to keep it in effect until the surge of migrants at the southern border is under control. John Helton
Farmworkers brace for more time in the shadows after latest effort fails in Congress A legalization path for farmworkers failed to pass this month and faces an even steeper climb in a Republican-controlled House in the next Congress. Ximena Bustillo
Busloads of migrants dropped off near Kamala Harris's home on Christmas Eve It appears to be the latest action in an escalating battle between some state governors, and the federal government, over immigration policy. Giulia Heyward
The U.S. is suing Arizona over shipping containers on the border with Mexico The U.S. government sued Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the state Wednesday over the placement of shipping containers as a barrier on the border with Mexico, saying it is trespassing on federal lands. The Associated Press
