US EditionKing County Council Adopts ‘Welcoming’ Motion for Immigrants
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 15 – King County Council voted 8-1 to limit assistance with federal immigration enforcement and increase support for immigrant and refugee communities, including dedicated outreach staffing.
- The King County Council voted 8-1 on July 15 to adopt the 'Welcoming King County' motion to support immigrant and refugee communities.
- Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda introduced the motion as a reaction to federal policies that have been seen as increasing fear and hostility toward immigrant communities.
- The motion commits to limiting county assistance with federal immigration enforcement and increasing supports such as dedicated staffing and rights awareness campaigns.
- Mosqueda emphasized the need to support King County residents as the federal government increasingly targets immigrant communities with intimidating and harmful policies.
- The motion signals King County's intent to implement safeguards against federal surveillance and boost outreach and resource access for immigrant and refugee residents.
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