Immigration – The Seattle Sun

July 2025

July 28, 2025

Immigration arrests double in Washington — Newly released data show more than 275 arrests in June, the highest under Trump’s second term, with fewer detainees having criminal records as ICE meets higher quotas.

July 21, 2025

King County reaffirms sanctuary status — Council passes welcoming jurisdiction policy 8–1, pledging continued support and protection for immigrants and refugees amid shifting federal immigration laws.

July 7, 2025

Washington and 14 states sue Trump administration over Medicaid data sharing — Lawsuit seeks to block use of health records by ICE for immigration enforcement.

June 2025

An estimated 70,000 people filled Seattle streets Saturday for the “No Kings” protest, marching from Cal Anderson Park to Seattle Center in one of the city’s largest demonstrations in recent history. The protest was part of a nationwide day of action opposing President Donald Trump’s mili...

June 16, 2025

WA Medicaid data handed to Homeland Security for immigration enforcement — Apple Health officials say they don’t know what was shared or how it’s being used.

May 2025

May 27, 2025

ICE raid at Kent beverage factory leads to 17 arrests — Agents detained workers at Eagle Beverages for allegedly using fraudulent documents.

May 19, 2025

Seattle judge rescinds order requiring admission of 12,000 refugees under Trump ban — Instead, 160 refugees with imminent pre-inauguration travel plans will be admitted immediately, while the rest must be reviewed individually under new court guidance.