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KING5: Undocumented students fear ICE as they pursue higher ed

KING5: Undocumented students fear ICE as they pursue higher ed

by sdcadminMar 19 20260 Comments

YAKIMA, Wash. — Federal immigration policy under the Trump administration is creating new uncertainty —threatening to pull some Washington undocumented students out of college as they fight to stay in the classroom.
Across the U.S., ...

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KOMO: State lawmakers approve Fraud Prevention Act as part of Washington budget

KOMO: State lawmakers approve Fraud Prevention Act as part of Washington budget

by sdcadminMar 18 20260 Comments

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state lawmakers have approved a budget provision directing an independent review of how state agencies prevent fraud, waste, and abuse — a move supporters say will go beyond existing audits. The provision, included in the state’s supplemental ...

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KGW: Washington becomes second state to ban retail sale of nitrous oxide

KGW: Washington becomes second state to ban retail sale of nitrous oxide

by sdcadminMar 12 20260 Comments

PORTLAND, Ore. — Washington state is poised to become the second state in the nation to ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide, after the state legislature passed House Bill 2532. The bill ...

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STATELINE: Blue states push to ban ICE at the polls amid federal voter intimidation fears

STATELINE: Blue states push to ban ICE at the polls amid federal voter intimidation fears

by sdcadminMar 05 20260 Comments

Several Democratic states are moving to bar federal immigration agents from being near polling places and other election sites, amid persistent worries that President Donald Trump will use federal law enforcement or the military to disrupt the midterm elections. Measures to ...

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WA State Standard: WA lawmakers want to restrict ICE access to schools, health facilities

WA State Standard: WA lawmakers want to restrict ICE access to schools, health facilities

by sdcadminFeb 13 20260 Comments

Legislation to force federal immigration agents to get court approval before entering schools and health care facilities cleared the Washington state Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill 5906 covers “nonpublic areas” of preschools, K-12 schools, health facilities, adult family homes, ...

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Cascade PBS: WA lawmakers consider new immigration protections for schools

Cascade PBS: WA lawmakers consider new immigration protections for schools

by sdcadminFeb 02 20260 Comments

Parents, students and educators in Washington have been on alert as the Trump administration has stepped up immigration enforcement around schools in the past year. A bill being considered by Washington legislators aims to strengthen protections on campuses. Since last year, Immigration and ...

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Axios Seattle: Washington lawmakers look to limit ICE tactics, including mask use

Axios Seattle: Washington lawmakers look to limit ICE tactics, including mask use

by sdcadminJan 15 20260 Comments

Washington state lawmakers are considering new limits on federal immigration agents, including proposals to ban them from wearing masks and ...

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KGW: New bill would ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide in Washington state

KGW: New bill would ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide in Washington state

by sdcadminJan 14 20260 Comments

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A new bill introduced in Washington state's legislature Wednesday would ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide.
State Sen. Drew Hansen, D-Bainbridge Island, and state Rep. Joe Timmons, D-Bellingham, filed the legislation, Read More
SEATTLE TIMES EDITORIAL: Protect WA residents with bill requiring judicial warrants for ICE access

SEATTLE TIMES EDITORIAL: Protect WA residents with bill requiring judicial warrants for ICE access

by sdcadminDec 30 20250 Comments

Since the Trump administration has granted Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency officers disturbing leeway to arrest or detain people, two Washington lawmakers are seeking to protect Washington residents from such a strategy. Sponsored by Democratic state Sens. Drew Hansen of Bainbridge ...

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KING5: Washington lawmaker proposes new limits on ICE access to schools, hospitals and daycares

KING5: Washington lawmaker proposes new limits on ICE access to schools, hospitals and daycares

by sdcadminDec 19 20250 Comments

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash — Washington lawmakers are considering legislation that would require immigration enforcement officers to obtain a judge-signed warrant before entering non-public areas of schools, hospitals, colleges and daycares.
It's a move supporters say ...

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