The Brief
- Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says the state will not change its “sanctuary” policies despite a deadline from the U.S. Attorney General.
- The Department of Justice has threatened to pull federal funding from states and cities that do not comply.
- Leaders in Seattle, Washington, Oregon, and Boston have all voiced opposition to the federal government’s demands.
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Monday that the state has no intention of changing its policies regarding immigration enforcement after the U.S. Department of Justice set a deadline for the state to end its “sanctuary” policies or risk losing federal funding.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s department released a list of states, counties and cities with policies that prevent federal immigration enforcement practices. Washington state and the city of Seattle are on that list, along with Oregon and Portland.…