Gov. Ferguson on Attorney General Bondi's Letter: 'Washington State Will Not Be Bullied'

'Leave us the hell alone,' WA Democrats tell Bondi on immigration

Tensions are escalating between the federal government and so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” like Washington state.

Gov. Ferguson on Attorney General Bondi's letter: 'Washington state will not be bullied'

UPDATE: August 19, 2025 a 4:01 p.m.

Slog AM: Pam Bondi Is Mad at Washington, Trump Is Mad at Vote-by-Mail, and Fred Meyer Is Mad at Shoplifters

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Megan Seling Bob Pissed Off Pam: US Attorney General Pam Bondi is very mad that Washington isn’t supporting the Trump Administration’s racist and illegal immigration enforcement, so she sent a letter to Gov. Ferguson on August 13 saying that Washington’s “sanctuary policies and practices … end now.” She said Ferguson will have to comply by Tuesday, August 18 (Hey, that’s today!), or risk consequences, incl…

Washington governor calls Bondi's threats over sanctuary law "breathtaking"

Washington on notice for 'sanctuary polices' by Bondi, Gov. Ferguson responds

Washington state is on notice by the federal government for being a so-called sanctuary jurisdiction and Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to give a detailed respon

WATCH on KXLY+: Governor Ferguson to hold press conference responding to AG Pam Bondi's letter on Washington immigration policy

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson will hold a press conference on Tuesday in response to a letter regarding state immigration policy sent by United States Attorney General Pam Bondi.