Seattle Kurds distraught, trying to reach home Turkish troops continue to strike in Syria as Kurdish civilians flee for safety. In Seattle, local Kurdish communities are distraught. Ruby de Luna
Behind the locked doors of Washington's immigration detention center The Northwest Detention Center is now the Northwest ICE Processing Center. In over 15 years of existence, it’s been the site of hunger strikes, allegations of misconduct, a lawsuit over detainee wages, and most recently an attack that turned deadly. Esmy Jimenez
Teddy bears and hope: A Seattle court for kids who cross the border alone Past the tall windows, is a small courtroom lined with rows of stuffed animals. This is where the kids apprehended at the border sometimes end up. Esmy Jimenez
How did Seattle become home to a large Sephardic Jewish community? The answer takes us all the way back to 1492. And it features a couple of excellent mustaches. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
3 ways Trump's welfare rule is already terrifying immigrants It could —and already is — impacting immigrants in Seattle. Esmy Jimenez
Seattle immigrants on edge about ICE raids planned for this weekend For some undocumented immigrants in Seattle, this is going to be an anxious weekend. Reports of national ICE raids has them on alert. And while Seattle is not on the target list this time, there is a sense of heightened tension. Esmy Jimenez
Washington licensing says it hasn't shared info with ICE since 2018 Washington officials insist the state does not share driver's license data with immigration officials. Esmy Jimenez
Seeking citizenship in Seattle? You may now need to drive to Portland Immigrants in South Seattle and Bellevue who applied for citizenship will now have to travel to Yakima or Portland for their naturalization interview, instead of having it at the local Seattle office. Esmy Jimenez
Washington man sues Border Patrol after 4-hour detainment In July 2017 Andres Sosa Segura was transferring buses at a Spokane Greyhound station. His attorneys say he was stopped by Border Patrol, questioned, and then taken to detention facility. Casey Martin
Even with immigration policies, Inslee keeps to his climate change message Presidential hopeful Jay Inslee released his immigration plan today. Esmy Jimenez
