US Immigration forming police force to investigate visa applications
The agency will recruit and train agents and they will be allowed to carry guns and arrest individuals in violation of U.S. immigration laws.
The agency will recruit and train agents and they will be allowed to carry guns and arrest individuals in violation of U.S. immigration laws.
Wife of detained US Army Vet responds to DHS claims against her husband
Melissa Chaudhry, wife of Zahid Chaudhry, says the DHS' release reads "like a political hit job" and is a "smear campaign" against her husband, who was at an appointment to get U.S. citizenship when he was detained by ICE.
Melissa Chaudhry, wife of Zahid Chaudhry, says the DHS' release reads "like a political hit job" and is a "smear campaign" against her husband, who was at an appointment to get U.S. citizenship when he was detained by ICE.
Military veteran being held in ICE custody in Tacoma
The Department of Homeland Security has released new information on Zahid Chaudhry, a green card holder who was detained while at an appointment to become a U.S. citizen.
The Department of Homeland Security has released new information on Zahid Chaudhry, a green card holder who was detained while at an appointment to become a U.S. citizen.
Thurston Co. proposes new ordinance after Bear Gulch firefighters detained
A Thurston County commissioner is pushing for "non-interference zones" when it comes to battling wildfires after federal agents detained two firefighters at the site of the Bear Gulch Fire.
A Thurston County commissioner is pushing for "non-interference zones" when it comes to battling wildfires after federal agents detained two firefighters at the site of the Bear Gulch Fire.
Lawyers being tapped to serve as immigration judges
The military will begin sending groups of 150 attorneys to the Justice Department " as soon a practicable."
The military will begin sending groups of 150 attorneys to the Justice Department " as soon a practicable."
Thurston Co. proposes new ordinance after Bear Gulch firefighters detained
A Thurston County commissioner is proposing new protections to stop federal agents from detaining people during emergencies, after two Bear Gulch firefighters were detained by ICE.
A Thurston County commissioner is proposing new protections to stop federal agents from detaining people during emergencies, after two Bear Gulch firefighters were detained by ICE.
Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
Undocumented immigrant population rose 25% in WA, now likely declining
The number of undocumented immigrants in Washington state grew by more than 25% between 2021 and 2023. That population has likely started to decline this year, due in part to increased deportations and reduced protections under the Trump administration. Joining Good Day Seattle to talk about the latest in immigration enforcement in Washington is Seattle University School of Law professor Zaida C. Rivera.
The number of undocumented immigrants in Washington state grew by more than 25% between 2021 and 2023. That population has likely started to decline this year, due in part to increased deportations and reduced protections under the Trump administration. Joining Good Day Seattle to talk about the latest in immigration enforcement in Washington is Seattle University School of Law professor Zaida C. Rivera.
Questions over Border Patrol arrests at Bear Gulch Fire
Two fire crew members were arrested by U.S. Border Patrol while they were battling the flames of the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, creating outrage with some local officials.
Two fire crew members were arrested by U.S. Border Patrol while they were battling the flames of the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, creating outrage with some local officials.
Alien Enemies Act cannot be used to deport members of Venezuelan gang, appeals court rules
An appeals panel found the Venezuelan gang wasn’t a legitimate target for a law that has only been used three times before in history.
An appeals panel found the Venezuelan gang wasn’t a legitimate target for a law that has only been used three times before in history.
National Guard deployed in L.A. ruled illegal
A judge has ruled that the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops during Los Angeles immigration protests is illegal.
A judge has ruled that the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops during Los Angeles immigration protests is illegal.
ICE interviewing parents trying to reunite with their children who entered US alone
The Office of Refugee Resettlement says the directive is aimed at ensuring sponsors are properly vetted.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement says the directive is aimed at ensuring sponsors are properly vetted.
Trump's use of National Guard in Los Angeles illegal: judge
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops during Los Angeles' immigration enforcement protests is illegal.
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops during Los Angeles' immigration enforcement protests is illegal.
Hundreds rally outside Tacoma, WA immigration detention center on Labor Day
Several hundred people rallied outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma on Labor Day, calling attention to what they describe as inhumane conditions for migrants being held there.
Several hundred people rallied outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma on Labor Day, calling attention to what they describe as inhumane conditions for migrants being held there.
Labor Day protesters rally against immigration policies in Tacoma, WA
Hundreds of people rallied outside the Tacoma Ice facility to protest what they called inhumane conditions at the detention center.
Hundreds of people rallied outside the Tacoma Ice facility to protest what they called inhumane conditions at the detention center.
Federal judge blocks deportation flights for migrant children
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children from Guatemala for at least two weeks, following an emergency lawsuit filed by immigration groups.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children from Guatemala for at least two weeks, following an emergency lawsuit filed by immigration groups.
Federal judge blocks Trump's expansion of 'fast-track deportation' program
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's expansion of a fast-track deportation program, ruling it poses a "significant risk" to immigrants by eroding due process rights.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's expansion of a fast-track deportation program, ruling it poses a "significant risk" to immigrants by eroding due process rights.
Lawyers demand Border Patrol release firefighter arrested while battling Washington wildfire
Lawyers are demanding the release of a longtime Oregon resident arrested by Border Patrol while fighting a Washington state wildfire.
Lawyers are demanding the release of a longtime Oregon resident arrested by Border Patrol while fighting a Washington state wildfire.
2 firefighters arrested by federal agents at Bear Gulch Fire
Two firefighters battling the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County were arrested by border patrol agents for illegal entry into the U.S. on Wednesday.
Two firefighters battling the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County were arrested by border patrol agents for illegal entry into the U.S. on Wednesday.
WA Border Patrol agents arrest 2 firefighters battling Bear Gulch Fire
Two firefighters battling the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County were arrested for illegal entry on Wednesday.
Two firefighters battling the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County were arrested for illegal entry on Wednesday.