US EditionWashington Gov. Bob Ferguson, AG Nick Brown pledge legal action if ICE violates state residents’ rights
- On Saturday, hundreds rallied at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison against federal immigration enforcement after Alex Pretti, 37-year-old Wisconsin man, was killed by federal agents in Minnesota.
- The incident followed a second fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis within 18 days, intensifying scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement after Renee Good's death.
- Braving frigid temperatures, protesters said they feared ICE action in Madison, and Mark Geistlinger said, `Like a lot of people here, I'm angry, I'm dismayed, I'm sad. I think it just helps to be with other people.`
- On Jan. 26, Washington officials responded: Ferguson renewed a mask bill and Brown urged ICE reports, with HB 2641 and HB 2648 scheduled for Jan. 29 hearings.
- Legal concerns over ICE procedures have coincided with new state legislation targeting federal enforcement, as ABC News reported an ICE internal memo on administrative warrants and Washington state lawmakers introduced multiple bills with a possible Washington National Guard call-up.
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FOX 28 SpokaneGovernor Ferguson and Attorney General Brown address ICE memo in Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Governor Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown hosted a press conference at the state capitol Monday, addressing a controversial ICE memo.
‘Not our America.’ Washington state leaders say, condemning ICE shootings in Minnesota
Federal actions in Minnesota have spurred strong criticism in the Pacific Northwest and the governors of Washington and Oregon say they're preparing in case the Trump administration makes similar moves in the region.
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WA leaders prepare for possibility of immigration crackdown
Federal agents stage at a front gate as Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar, Kelly Morrison and Angie Craig of Minnesota attempt to enter the regional ICE headquarters at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building on Jan. 10, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)Washington’s governor on Monday painted a dire outlook of how clashes between federal immigration authorities and the state could unfold if a crackdown similar t…
Renton mayor: Police will never assist ICE with immigration enforcement
In light of another deadly shooting by a federal immigration officer in Minnesota, the mayor of Renton issued a firm statement on local police cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “I want to reassure you that Renton police officers will never assist ICE or any federal agency with immigration enforcement,” Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone stated. Pavone emphasized his commitment to protect the people of Renton. “The current…
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