Tukwila Passes Temporary Ban on New ICE Facilities

Tukwila approves temporary ban on new ICE facilities

Tukwila's city council voted 7-0 Monday to adopt a temporary ban on new detention centers, in response to reports that ICE is looking to expand in the area.

Tukwila passes temporary ban on new ICE facilities

As ICE looks to expand detention facilities, several Western Washington cities consider bans

City councils in Seattle, Burien, Renton, and Tukwila are considering temporary bans on issuing permits for detention facilities.

Tukwila approves temporary ban on new detention centers amid reports of ICE expansion

City leaders say they can’t control private leases, but a moratorium could ban new detention centers.

Spokane city council discusses proposal to ban use of private property for immigration detention

Currently, people can apply to build a detention facility in certain zones such as apartments, commercial or industrial areas.

Tukwila City Council adopts emergency 6-month moratorium on new detention facilities

The Tukwila City Council on Monday, Feb. 23 unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2782, establishing a six-month emergency moratorium on the establishment, location, operation, expansion and licensing of correctional institutions or detention facilities within city limits, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The ordinance was passed at a special meeting Monday, and took effect immediately upon passage, according to city document…