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New data sheds light on ICE arrests in King County. Here’s what we know so far.

Data from the University of Washington's Center for Human Rights shows 1,019 ICE arrests in King County during 2025, with at least 25 incidents listed as taking place in Federal Way.
Across South King County, 493 people were arrested by ICE in 2025, a sharp increase from 282 arrests in 2022, highlighting a surge in late 2025.
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang questioned the findings, stating they remain unaware of ICE operations. Ferrell noted, "While we can't confirm the data, we know ICE agents may have arrested people in Federal Way without our knowledge."
According to UWCHR research coordinator Phil Neff, I-213 forms are completed by hand and prone to idiosyncratic typos, complicating city-specific accuracy. These documents serve as the primary record for ICE apprehensions, subject to human error.
While official confirmation of specific incidents remains unavailable, the report classifies 345 arrests as "located," indicating individuals were apprehended on the street rather than transferred from custody.

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New data sheds light on ICE arrests in King County. Here’s what we know so far.

Of the 1,019 arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported in King County in 2025, at least 25 arrests are listed as taking place in Federal Way, according to data from the University of Washington’s Center for Human Rights (UWCHR).

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