Lawyers for detained 'Dreamer' immigrant decline bond hearing for possible release
SEATTLE -- Lawyers for an ICE-detained immigrant who is a member of the federal DACA program that allows him to be in the U.S. said Wednesday they will decline an immigration court hearing this week for his possible release.The lawyers for 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina said they have declined the hearing because they argue that argue that Ramirez's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program status means his case belongs in federal court, not immigration court.The next hearing is set for federal court on March 8, when the judge will hear arguments on whether the case belongs in that court.Ramirez, who is being held in a federal detention facility in Tacoma, has challenged his detention after he was picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Feb. 10 in a raid of his father's home where Ramirez was sleeping.
SEATTLE -- Lawyers for an ICE-detained immigrant who is a member of the federal DACA program that allows him to be in the U.S. said Wednesday they will decline an immigration court hearing this week for his possible release.The lawyers for 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina said they have declined the hearing because they argue that argue that Ramirez's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program status means his case belongs in federal court, not immigration court.The next hearing is set for federal court on March 8, when the judge will hear arguments on whether the case belongs in that court.Ramirez, who is being held in a federal detention facility in Tacoma, has challenged his detention after he was picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Feb. 10 in a raid of his father's home where Ramirez was sleeping.
More than 100 protest for the release of 'Dreamer' Daniel Ramirez
More than 100 immigrant rights activists rallied outside the federal courthouse to demand the immediate release of “Dreamer” Daniel Ramirez Medina Friday morning.
More than 100 immigrant rights activists rallied outside the federal courthouse to demand the immediate release of “Dreamer” Daniel Ramirez Medina Friday morning.
DACA Recipient Detained in Tacoma ICE Facility
TACOMA, Wash. – We’ve been seeing ICE raids across the country and now one in Seattle is raising some eyebrows.
TACOMA, Wash. – We’ve been seeing ICE raids across the country and now one in Seattle is raising some eyebrows.
Retired deputy explains how to spot a gang member in light of Dreamer case
TACOMA, Wash. – The question of whether immigrant 'Dreamer' Daniel Ramirez Medina has gang ties is key to this story.
TACOMA, Wash. – The question of whether immigrant 'Dreamer' Daniel Ramirez Medina has gang ties is key to this story.
Document shows key piece of evidence in 'Dreamer' case might have been erased, lawyers claim
SEATTLE – Lawyers for the man who was arrested by immigration agents in Seattle last week claim the government may have tried to cover up evidence that would perhaps disprove allegations he was affiliated with gangs.Daniel Ramirez Medina, 23, is being detained in Tacoma, despite his participation in a federal program to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children, because he admitted to having gang ties, the U.S. Justice Department said in court documents filed Thursday.Ramirez’s lawyers, however, provided part of his written appeal to not be classified as a gang member at the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center.
SEATTLE – Lawyers for the man who was arrested by immigration agents in Seattle last week claim the government may have tried to cover up evidence that would perhaps disprove allegations he was affiliated with gangs.Daniel Ramirez Medina, 23, is being detained in Tacoma, despite his participation in a federal program to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children, because he admitted to having gang ties, the U.S. Justice Department said in court documents filed Thursday.Ramirez’s lawyers, however, provided part of his written appeal to not be classified as a gang member at the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center.
Rally to 'Free Daniel' planned in Seattle Friday morning
SEATTLE -- Local immigrant rights activists and others will hold a rally at the federal courthouse on Friday morning to demand the immediate release of immigrant "Dreamer" Daniel Ramirez Medina, 23, who was taken into custody by ICE agents last week in Des Moines, it was announced Thursday.Ramirez, a father, was brought to the United States by his family when he was 7.
SEATTLE -- Local immigrant rights activists and others will hold a rally at the federal courthouse on Friday morning to demand the immediate release of immigrant "Dreamer" Daniel Ramirez Medina, 23, who was taken into custody by ICE agents last week in Des Moines, it was announced Thursday.Ramirez, a father, was brought to the United States by his family when he was 7.
Arrested Seattle 'dreamer' admits gang ties, US prosecutors say
SEATTLE -- A Seattle area man detained by immigration agents despite his participation in a federal program to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children admitted to having gang ties, the U.S. Justice Department said in court documents filed Thursday.Ramirez "stated 'no, not no more,' when asked if he is or has been involved with any gang activity," the government said in documents filed in U.S. District Court.Lawyers for Daniel Ramirez Medina, 23, called the allegation "wholly fabricated."The court documents also said Ramirez, who is Mexican and arrived in the U.S. at age 7, was asked by authorities who arrested him about a tattoo described in the documents as a "gang tattoo."He "responded that he 'used to hang out with the Surenos in California,' that he 'fled California to escape from the gangs,' and that he 'still hangs out' with" gang members in Washington state," the documents said.Ramirez's arrest last week has thrust him into a national debate over the immigration priorities of President Donald Trump.
SEATTLE -- A Seattle area man detained by immigration agents despite his participation in a federal program to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children admitted to having gang ties, the U.S. Justice Department said in court documents filed Thursday.Ramirez "stated 'no, not no more,' when asked if he is or has been involved with any gang activity," the government said in documents filed in U.S. District Court.Lawyers for Daniel Ramirez Medina, 23, called the allegation "wholly fabricated."The court documents also said Ramirez, who is Mexican and arrived in the U.S. at age 7, was asked by authorities who arrested him about a tattoo described in the documents as a "gang tattoo."He "responded that he 'used to hang out with the Surenos in California,' that he 'fled California to escape from the gangs,' and that he 'still hangs out' with" gang members in Washington state," the documents said.Ramirez's arrest last week has thrust him into a national debate over the immigration priorities of President Donald Trump.
'Dreamers' fear deportation after local DACA recipient detained
SEATTLE -- A Seattle "Dreamer" who is said to have committed no crime sits behind bars and faces possible deportation.Daniel Ramirez Medina, 23, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday.
SEATTLE -- A Seattle "Dreamer" who is said to have committed no crime sits behind bars and faces possible deportation.Daniel Ramirez Medina, 23, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday.
ICE says social-media rumors of checkpoints and sweeps are false
SEATTLE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Wednesday night that widespread reports on social media of roundups and checkpoints designed to arrest illegal immigrants are not true.On Wednesday afternoon, Q13 News began receiving a number of tips from viewers claiming there were ICE checkpoints in Burien, Kent, Federal Way and Lakewood.A Q13 crew went to a commonly cited location in Burien and didn't see any checkpoints or other federal law-enforcement activity."Reports of ICE checkpoints and sweeps or “roundups” are false, dangerous and irresponsible," the agency said in the first of several tweets.
SEATTLE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Wednesday night that widespread reports on social media of roundups and checkpoints designed to arrest illegal immigrants are not true.On Wednesday afternoon, Q13 News began receiving a number of tips from viewers claiming there were ICE checkpoints in Burien, Kent, Federal Way and Lakewood.A Q13 crew went to a commonly cited location in Burien and didn't see any checkpoints or other federal law-enforcement activity."Reports of ICE checkpoints and sweeps or “roundups” are false, dangerous and irresponsible," the agency said in the first of several tweets.
ICE doubles down on detention of local immigrant in federal DACA program
SEATTLE -- The detention of a local man by ICE agents is getting national attention.Daniel Ramirez Medina, a Mexican citizen, has been locked up since Friday at the federal Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma for deportation proceedings.Medina, who was brought to the country when he was 7, has a work permit under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, sometimes referred to as "Dreamers." The program was established in 2012 by President Barack Obama to allow those brought to the country while young to attend school and work.“We are not aware of any case in the United States where a DACA beneficiary has been brought into immigration proceedings like this, we have heard of isolated mistakes but they have been corrected right away,” Medina's attorney, Mark Rosenbaum, said.He emphasized that his client is not a gang member, as ICE officials have alleged.“He has no criminal record, there are no criminal charges pending against him,” Rosenbaum said.
SEATTLE -- The detention of a local man by ICE agents is getting national attention.Daniel Ramirez Medina, a Mexican citizen, has been locked up since Friday at the federal Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma for deportation proceedings.Medina, who was brought to the country when he was 7, has a work permit under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, sometimes referred to as "Dreamers." The program was established in 2012 by President Barack Obama to allow those brought to the country while young to attend school and work.“We are not aware of any case in the United States where a DACA beneficiary has been brought into immigration proceedings like this, we have heard of isolated mistakes but they have been corrected right away,” Medina's attorney, Mark Rosenbaum, said.He emphasized that his client is not a gang member, as ICE officials have alleged.“He has no criminal record, there are no criminal charges pending against him,” Rosenbaum said.
Immigrant protected under Obama 'Dreamer' program fighting detention by ICE agents here
SEATTLE — A man who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by the Obama administration has been taken into custody in the Seattle area in what could be the first case of its kind in the country.The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina was detained Friday by ICE agents.Northwest Immigrants Rights Project Legal Director Matt Adams said that agents were at the Seattle home to arrest the man's father and that they took both men into custody.
SEATTLE — A man who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by the Obama administration has been taken into custody in the Seattle area in what could be the first case of its kind in the country.The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina was detained Friday by ICE agents.Northwest Immigrants Rights Project Legal Director Matt Adams said that agents were at the Seattle home to arrest the man's father and that they took both men into custody.
One week after protests almost shut down SeaTac, travelers share their thoughts
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was back to business Saturday, one week after massive protests tried to shut down the airport. Travelers shared their opinions on the president’s executive order and the restraining order put in place Friday night.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was back to business Saturday, one week after massive protests tried to shut down the airport. Travelers shared their opinions on the president’s executive order and the restraining order put in place Friday night.
Federal judge in Seattle temporarily halts Trump's immigration order nationwide
SEATTLE -- A federal judge in Seattle brought the Trump administration’s executive order on immigration to a halt nationwide Friday, issuing a temporary restraining order in U.S. District Court until further hearings can be held.“The Constitution prevailed today,” Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said after the ruling by U.S. District Court Judge James L.
SEATTLE -- A federal judge in Seattle brought the Trump administration’s executive order on immigration to a halt nationwide Friday, issuing a temporary restraining order in U.S. District Court until further hearings can be held.“The Constitution prevailed today,” Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said after the ruling by U.S. District Court Judge James L.
Washington state, Minnesota seek to block Trump travel ban
Washington state and Minnesota officials are asking a federal judge for an immediate nationwide halt to the implementation of portions of President Donald Trump's immigration travel ban.
Washington state and Minnesota officials are asking a federal judge for an immediate nationwide halt to the implementation of portions of President Donald Trump's immigration travel ban.
Foreign-born business owners say travel ban is bad for business
SEATTLE – President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on refugees and immigrants entering the United States is hurting small business, say immigrants in International District.“If I leave, can I come back in?” Taylor Hoang went through the list of questions she’s received since the president’s immigration ban Friday.As the executive director of the Ethnic Business Coalition of Seattle, and a restaurant owner herself, Hoang said the ban is bad for business.“There’s this sudden fear or feeling that you can’t travel.
SEATTLE – President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on refugees and immigrants entering the United States is hurting small business, say immigrants in International District.“If I leave, can I come back in?” Taylor Hoang went through the list of questions she’s received since the president’s immigration ban Friday.As the executive director of the Ethnic Business Coalition of Seattle, and a restaurant owner herself, Hoang said the ban is bad for business.“There’s this sudden fear or feeling that you can’t travel.
Washington state sues Trump in effort to halt immigration executive order nationwide
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington state's attorney general says he is suing President Donald Trump over an executive order that suspended immigration from seven countries with majority-Muslim populations and sparked nationwide protests.Bob Ferguson announced Monday that he is filing a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump, some high-ranking administration officials and the Department of Homeland Security.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington state's attorney general says he is suing President Donald Trump over an executive order that suspended immigration from seven countries with majority-Muslim populations and sparked nationwide protests.Bob Ferguson announced Monday that he is filing a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump, some high-ranking administration officials and the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump fires acting AG Sally Yates for 'refusing to enforce' travel ban
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates Monday night for "refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens of the United States," the White House said."(Yates) has betrayed the Department of Justice," the White House statement said.Dana Boente, US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has been named new acting attorney general, the White House said.Boente was sworn in at 9 p.m. ET, per an administration official.The dramatic move came soon after CNN reported Yates told Justice Department lawyers not to make legal arguments defending Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees.The move set up a clash between the White House and Yates, who was appointed by President Barack Obama and was set to serve until Sen.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates Monday night for "refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens of the United States," the White House said."(Yates) has betrayed the Department of Justice," the White House statement said.Dana Boente, US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has been named new acting attorney general, the White House said.Boente was sworn in at 9 p.m. ET, per an administration official.The dramatic move came soon after CNN reported Yates told Justice Department lawyers not to make legal arguments defending Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees.The move set up a clash between the White House and Yates, who was appointed by President Barack Obama and was set to serve until Sen.
Veterans protest travel ban, saying it hurts interpreters who helped save U.S. lives
SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. combat veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say they are outraged at the temporary ban on immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries and the suspension of the U.S. refugee program that has blocked visas for interpreters who risked their lives to help American troops on the battlefield.Thousands of veterans have signed petitions.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. combat veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say they are outraged at the temporary ban on immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries and the suspension of the U.S. refugee program that has blocked visas for interpreters who risked their lives to help American troops on the battlefield.Thousands of veterans have signed petitions.
LIVE: Washington AG to make 'major announcement' on president's executive action on immigration
The attorney generals of 15 states and the District of Columbia are issuing a joint statement condemning as unconstitutional President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
The attorney generals of 15 states and the District of Columbia are issuing a joint statement condemning as unconstitutional President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
Thousands march through downtown Seattle to protest immigration ban
Large crowds protested Sunday evening at Seattle's Westlake Park against President Donald Trump's immigration ban.
Large crowds protested Sunday evening at Seattle's Westlake Park against President Donald Trump's immigration ban.