Most WA sheriffs say they will follow state’s ‘sanctuary’ law — with a few exceptions

By: Moe K. Clark

Outlets: InvestigateWest

Published: February 19, 2025

Words: 558

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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President Donald Trump has identified state and local law enforcement agencies as being pivotal in his plans to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. But the extent of how his undertaking will play out on the ground remains unclear, especially in Washington and other “sanctuary states” that have local laws prohibiting such collaborations.

Washington’s “sanctuary law,” formally called the Keep Washington Working Act, restricts the extent to which local law enforcement agencies may …

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