Seattle City Council to vote on emergency moratorium for new immigration detention centers

Name: Seattle City Council to vote on emergency moratorium for new immigration detention centers
Uploaded: 2026-03-10T00:08:28Z
Description: The Seattle City Council is set to vote on emergency legislation that would temporarily block new or expanded immigration detention centers within city limits. Supporters say the measure uses the city’s land-use authority to pause new facilities for a year, while critics argue immigration enforcement is a federal matter.

The Seattle City Council is set to vote on emergency legislation that would temporarily block new or expanded immigration detention centers within city limits. Supporters say the measure uses the city’s land-use authority to pause new facilities for a year, while critics argue immigration enforcement is a federal matter.

Posted March 9, 2026 5:08pm PDT