Lawyers for Seattle 'dreamer' again seek his release
SEATTLE -- Lawyers for a Mexican man detained by immigration officials despite his participation in a program designed to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children are once again asking for his release.They planned to ask U.S. Magistrate Judge James Donohue to free 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina at a hearing Wednesday in Seattle.
SEATTLE -- Lawyers for a Mexican man detained by immigration officials despite his participation in a program designed to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children are once again asking for his release.They planned to ask U.S. Magistrate Judge James Donohue to free 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina at a hearing Wednesday in Seattle.
Muslim American woman believes shift in immigration policy leading to changes behind scenes at airports
SEA-TAC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Wash. -- Travelers at Sea-Tac reacted Monday to President Donald Trump's new, revised travel ban that is to take effect on March 16.The new version imposes a 90-day ban on the issuance of new visas for citizens of six majority-Muslim nations; it does not affect those who hold current visas.
SEA-TAC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Wash. -- Travelers at Sea-Tac reacted Monday to President Donald Trump's new, revised travel ban that is to take effect on March 16.The new version imposes a 90-day ban on the issuance of new visas for citizens of six majority-Muslim nations; it does not affect those who hold current visas.
Inslee says revised travel ban is a 'substantial retreat from the president'
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington Gov.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington Gov.
Washington state mulls further challenge of Trump's travel ban
SEATTLE -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson says he's going to take two or three days to decide whether to continue challenging President Donald Trump on immigration, in light of the administration's revised travel ban.Ferguson made Washington the first state to sue the president over the initial travel ban — a case that resulted in a Seattle judge blocking its implementation around the country.
SEATTLE -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson says he's going to take two or three days to decide whether to continue challenging President Donald Trump on immigration, in light of the administration's revised travel ban.Ferguson made Washington the first state to sue the president over the initial travel ban — a case that resulted in a Seattle judge blocking its implementation around the country.
Afghan family detained in LA on the way to Washington state are asking for release
LOS ANGELES — An Afghan family of five who obtained special visas to relocate to the U.S. were detained by immigration officials when they arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday and have been in custody ever since, according to court records and their attorneys.The mother, father and their three children, including a baby, arrived at LAX for a connecting flight to Washington state, where they planned to resettle.
LOS ANGELES — An Afghan family of five who obtained special visas to relocate to the U.S. were detained by immigration officials when they arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday and have been in custody ever since, according to court records and their attorneys.The mother, father and their three children, including a baby, arrived at LAX for a connecting flight to Washington state, where they planned to resettle.
Governors of Mexico write to support Seattle 'dreamer'
SEATTLE -- The governors of Mexico are weighing in on the continued detention of a Seattle-area man who was participating in a federal program to protect people brought to the U.S. illegally as children.In a letter to U.S. Magistrate Judge James Donohue, the National Conference of Governors of Mexico expressed support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and said its members are confident that the American court will fully observe Daniel Ramirez Medina's "right to liberty."Ramirez, a 23-year-old Mexican, was detained on Feb. 10 by agents who initially came to arrest his father, identified as a previously deported felon.
SEATTLE -- The governors of Mexico are weighing in on the continued detention of a Seattle-area man who was participating in a federal program to protect people brought to the U.S. illegally as children.In a letter to U.S. Magistrate Judge James Donohue, the National Conference of Governors of Mexico expressed support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and said its members are confident that the American court will fully observe Daniel Ramirez Medina's "right to liberty."Ramirez, a 23-year-old Mexican, was detained on Feb. 10 by agents who initially came to arrest his father, identified as a previously deported felon.
Government wants appeal of travel ban put on hold
The Justice Department wants a federal appeals court to put President Trump's travel ban case on hold until he issues a new order.
The Justice Department wants a federal appeals court to put President Trump's travel ban case on hold until he issues a new order.
DHS intel report disputes threat posed by travel ban nations
Analysts at the Homeland Security Department's intelligence arm found insufficient evidence that citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries included in President Donald Trump's travel ban pose a terror threat to the United States.
Analysts at the Homeland Security Department's intelligence arm found insufficient evidence that citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries included in President Donald Trump's travel ban pose a terror threat to the United States.
Lawyers for detained Seattle 'dreamer' again seek release
SEATTLE -- Lawyers for a Seattle-area man arrested by immigration agents despite his participation in a federal program to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children are again asking a court to release him immediately.A federal magistrate last week declined to free 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina, saying he should seek a detention hearing in immigration court, but his lawyers said in an emergency motion made public Thursday that the federal court has the authority to release him on bail.Ramirez was detained Feb. 10.
SEATTLE -- Lawyers for a Seattle-area man arrested by immigration agents despite his participation in a federal program to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children are again asking a court to release him immediately.A federal magistrate last week declined to free 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina, saying he should seek a detention hearing in immigration court, but his lawyers said in an emergency motion made public Thursday that the federal court has the authority to release him on bail.Ramirez was detained Feb. 10.
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.