Washington State Defies Federal Immigration Demands Amid Escalating Tensions
Washington State Defies Federal Immigration Demands Amid Escalating Tensions Tensions are escalating between the federal government and so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions,” including Washington state, following strong demands from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for states to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Last week, Bondi dispatched letters to seven governors and numerous mayors, among them Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, asserting the need for compliance. Bondi has hinted at severe repercussions, including potential lawsuits, a review of federal…