Immigrants are paid $1 a day to work in Tacoma jail. That may be illegal A class action lawsuit says the company running an immigration detention center in Colorado is violating federal anti-slavery laws. It’s the same... Andy Hurst Play AudioListen 3 mins
'In Yemen, if you're not dead by the end of the day, you're lucky' Bill Radke speaks with Ramilya Salem and Yunus Alhobane, two students at Edmonds Community College. Three years ago, they came to America for a 10-month... Bill Radke Play AudioListen 9 mins
It could get harder to hire computer programmers from outside U.S. Kim Malcolm talks with Axios tech editor Kim Hart about recent rule changes to the H-1B visa program, and what they could mean for tech workers in the... Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 5 mins
Immigrants go on hunger strike at Tacoma detention center Immigrants at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma are continuing a hunger strike, according to immigrant advocacy group Latino Advocacy. Latino... Kate OConnell Play AudioListen 2 mins
AG Ferguson responds to fear, confusion about immigration enforcement Liz Jones talks with Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson about the role of local governments in federal immigration enforcement. The Attorney... Liz Jones Play AudioListen 5 mins
Poet Hamda Yusuf: Somalia's ‘awkward diaspora daughter’ When Hamda Yusuf was growing up in West Seattle, her mom used to recite original poems for her children in the car. "I remember my dad telling me... Iman Mohamed Play AudioListen 19 mins
Should courthouses be off limits for immigration arrests in WA? Washington state’s highest-ranking judge is still waiting for federal immigration officials to write her back. Washington State Supreme Court Chief... Liz Jones Play AudioListen 2 mins
Crime victims who are immigrants may be eligible for special visa, but struggle with the process People who don’t have permanent immigration status and who’ve been victims of crime may qualify for a special visa. Problem is, they’re often reluctant... Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 2 mins
‘Sanctuary’ policy could cost WA $12M in annual DOJ grants A federal showdown with sanctuary cities continues to heat up. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued new warnings to jurisdictions seen as ... Liz Jones Play AudioListen 2 mins
Feds call out WA jails for being 'uncooperative' About a dozen counties in Washington state are singled out in a new report from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. It’s the first of an... Liz Jones Play AudioListen 2 mins
