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Seattle mayor directs local police to monitor and investigate ICE enforcement activities

Seattle allocates $4 million to immigrant legal defense and bars federal immigration enforcement on city properties after fatal federal agent shootings sparked local concerns.

  • On Thursday, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced an executive order barring civil federal immigration authorities from using city-owned or city-controlled property and directed the Seattle Police Department to investigate, verify, and document immigration enforcement activity.
  • Prompted by recent national incidents, Seattle city officials said preparation was necessary due to increased enforcement over the past year despite no surge like Minneapolis events earlier this month.
  • Practically, the city will establish a community hotline operated by a partner organization and the Stand Together Seattle initiative urging private property owners to require warrants before federal access.
  • The mayor also announced the city will quickly invest $4 million, appropriated last year by the Seattle City Council, into immigrant legal defense and urged the Seattle School District, Municipal Court, and private businesses to adopt similar restrictions.
  • Looking ahead, Seattle city officials acknowledge they cannot prevent federal immigration enforcement but say state leaders may pursue legal action if enforcement ramps up, while police emphasize maintaining independence.
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King5 News broke the news in Seattle, United States on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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