Local Lawmakers Are Finally Moving Against ICE

Local Lawmakers Are Finally Moving Against ICE

Impeding ICE with the combined powers of the city, county and the port. by Hannah Murphy Winter This morning, Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck announced legislation to bar new or expanded detention facilities from being built within city limits. At the same time, Seattle Port Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa announced an order that would bar any expansion of immigration activity on Port land, and a second that provides civil rights …

Councilmember Rinck and regional leaders take action to prevent new immigration detention centers in King County - Seattle City Council Blog

Emergency legislation to be heard by full Council February 24 Today Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8), in partnership with King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, Port of Seattle Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa, and SeaTac Deputy Mayor Senayet Negusse announced support for emergency legislation in response to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) potential moves...