OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate today passed landmark legislation prohibiting local, state and federal law enforcement officers — including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents — from wearing face-concealing masks while interacting with the public. Senate Bill 5855, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), strengthens existing ...
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WA Senate MOCC: Threatening Remarks by Sheriff Swank Raise Serious Concerns for Communities of Color
WA Senate MOCC: Threatening Remarks by Sheriff Swank Raise Serious Concerns for Communities of Color The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) is deeply concerned about the conduct and public statements of Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank during ...
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The Senate Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) remains deeply concerned about a recent study published by the University of Washington Center for Human Rights that alleges Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to access state agency databases to identify and target individuals for immigration enforcement. This occurs despite a ...
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The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) joins communities across Washington state in grieving the loss of Dr. Bernal C. Baca — a teacher, organizer and advocate whose leadership transformed our state. Dr. Baca dedicated his life to ...
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OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) strongly condemns the latest barrage of hateful, racist, and dehumanizing remarks from President Donald Trump targeting Somali immigrants and Somali American communities. His comments — calling human beings “garbage,” ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) introduced legislation Monday to prohibit law enforcement officers — including federal immigration agents operating in Washington — from wearing face-concealing masks while interacting with the public. Senate Bill 5855 is a direct response to ...
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The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) released the following statement Thursday: “The Washington State Senate MOCC recognizes that the recent ICE raids in Washington state have struck at the heart of our communities. These raids don’t just ...
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OLYMPIA — Legislation to protect families and children from gun violence in public spaces passed the Washington State Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5098, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), enhances public safety by prohibiting weapons in government buildings, public park ...
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The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) issued the following statement in response to the recent wave of federal immigration raids, which have spread fear and instability in communities across Washington state and the nation. “The Washington State ...
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Following congressional passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Washington State Legislative LGBTQ Caucus issued the following statement: “We are beyond saddened to see our federal colleagues limit access to gender-affirming health care for dependents of those serving ...
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