Trump administration proposes over $103K fee for new H-1B worker visas
The Trump administration proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B visas after a similar fee was struck down, with the revenue intended to help fund the U.S. immigration system.
The Trump administration proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B visas after a similar fee was struck down, with the revenue intended to help fund the U.S. immigration system.
Border Patrol arrests father awaiting sons' return from USS Abraham Lincoln
A Navy sailor deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln revealed in a social media post that he learned of his father’s arrest while at sea.
A Navy sailor deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln revealed in a social media post that he learned of his father’s arrest while at sea.
Judge quashes Trump administration pause on visa processing for 75 countries
A federal judge ruled the State Department’s order pausing visa applications from 75 countries violated Congressional requirements and intent.
A federal judge ruled the State Department’s order pausing visa applications from 75 countries violated Congressional requirements and intent.
King County uses livestream cams to monitor ICE flights
King County has taken a new step to oversee operations at Boeing Field, hiring a full-time role to monitor flights operated by ICE.
King County has taken a new step to oversee operations at Boeing Field, hiring a full-time role to monitor flights operated by ICE.
King County monitors ICE flights at Boeing Field with livestream cameras
Boeing Field has introduced a new staff position tasked with monitoring charter operations, including ICE deportations and relocations.
Boeing Field has introduced a new staff position tasked with monitoring charter operations, including ICE deportations and relocations.
Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
Minnesota AG suing Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
WA grassroots group hosts training on how to respond to ICE activity
A grassroots organization held a community training session in Shoreline on Sunday focused on how residents should respond if they encounter U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in their neighborhoods.
A grassroots organization held a community training session in Shoreline on Sunday focused on how residents should respond if they encounter U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in their neighborhoods.
Rep. Randall visits Tacoma ICE facility amid ongoing hunger strike
Washington congresswoman Emily Randall visited the Northwest ICE processing facility in Tacoma on Saturday as 140 people inside are on a hunger strike.
Washington congresswoman Emily Randall visited the Northwest ICE processing facility in Tacoma on Saturday as 140 people inside are on a hunger strike.
New ICE 'shock gloves' spark debate
Federal immigration agents could soon be wearing gloves designed to shock people, with ICE saying it'll be a valuable tool for its officers.
Federal immigration agents could soon be wearing gloves designed to shock people, with ICE saying it'll be a valuable tool for its officers.
ICE to buy electric shock gloves intended to gain compliance from combative individuals
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers could soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver electric shocks to gain compliance from combative individuals, according to an Associated Press exclusive report.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers could soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver electric shocks to gain compliance from combative individuals, according to an Associated Press exclusive report.
Trump’s State Department revoked 175,000 visas since January 2025
Approximately 175,000 people have lost their visas since the beginning of the Trump administration, the State Department reports.
Approximately 175,000 people have lost their visas since the beginning of the Trump administration, the State Department reports.
ICE to equip every officer with body cams by end of August
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced this weekend they are hoping to have every officer and agent in the field equipped with body-worn cameras by the end of August.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced this weekend they are hoping to have every officer and agent in the field equipped with body-worn cameras by the end of August.
New Jersey launches civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, ICE detention center in Newark
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.
ICE body camera policy allows video releases only in agency's 'best interest'
Body worn cameras are coming to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers within the next two months. But there may be some lingering issues surrounding transparency and the public having access to their video for some of their most volatile incidents.
Body worn cameras are coming to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers within the next two months. But there may be some lingering issues surrounding transparency and the public having access to their video for some of their most volatile incidents.
Trump renews push to limit birthright citizenship despite Supreme Court ruling
President Donald Trump is once again trying to limit birthright citizenship, despite his first attempt being rejected by the Supreme Court.
President Donald Trump is once again trying to limit birthright citizenship, despite his first attempt being rejected by the Supreme Court.
US plans permanent visa bond rule affecting mostly African countries
The State Department is making permanent a program requiring applicants from mostly African countries to pay a bond to secure a visa.
The State Department is making permanent a program requiring applicants from mostly African countries to pay a bond to secure a visa.
Window closes for Trump administration to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship decision
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
'Seattle News Weekly': Wildfires across the state, Jimothy across the nation
On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith discuss the top headlines of the week.
On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith discuss the top headlines of the week.