Churches and advocates mobilize as ICE activity continues in WA

By: Reneé Diaz

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 853

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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As immigration customs enforcement agent sightings grow, local religious leaders face new concerns for their communities, trying to worship freely and safely.

In late summer 2025, according to a report by the Washington State Standard, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown intensified.

The number of people held in detention by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, according to the American Immigration Council, on any given day has increased by over 75% during …

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