WA legislature will consider a new law that aims to protect immigrants

WA legislature will consider a new law that aims to protect immigrants

Two state lawmakers, Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) and Senator Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), announced on Friday that they plan to introduce the Worker Protection Act.

WA legislature considers new law, aims to protect immigrants

Two state lawmakers, Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) and Senator Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), announced on Friday that they plan to introduce the Worker Protection Act. It would require employers to notify workers when the federal government asks for their employment eligibility information. The law would also remind employers that federal agents need a warrant to search non-public areas of businesses, and a subpoena or judicial w…