Trio of immigrant rights laws signed by WA governor

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Trio of immigrant rights laws signed by WA governor • Washington State Standard

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a trio of bills on Monday related to protecting immigrants in Washington state. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)Gov. Bob Ferguson signed three bills to protect immigrant rights this week.  These included measures to strengthen state power to inspect private detention facilities, prevent coercion in the workplace, and prohibit bail bond agents from enforcing immigration laws.  Lawmakers put fo…

Trio of immigrant rights laws signed by WA governor

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed three bills to protect immigrant rights this week. Read more...

Five State Immigration Bills You Should Know About

State policy trends—especially what makes it across the finish line—reveal what communities aspire to and prioritize, demonstrating what’s possible and the invaluable role of state policymakers play the wellbeing of their immigrant residents. Shifts in what policies states advance directly affect the lives of immigrant communities, with policies either enhancing protections or expanding enforcement. As these trends continue to evolve, they will …

Ferguson Signs Trio of Immigrant Rights Bills Into law

OLYMPIA, WA – Gov. Bob Ferguson signed three bills to protect immigrant rights this week. These included measures to strengthen state power to inspect private detention facilities, prevent coercion in the workplace, and prohibit bail bond agents from enforcing immigration laws. Lawmakers put forward the legislation at a time when President Donald Trump is trying to crack down on people crossing into the country illegally and as his administratio…