The Pierce County Council passed a resolution doubling down on its refusal to aid federal immigration enforcement, putting it at odds with Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank, who says it’s an illegal attempt to obstruct.
Resolution 2025-139s, passed on a 4-3 vote, reaffirms Pierce County commitment to limiting its role in immigration enforcement, which has created tension with the sheriff. This follows the state’s Keep Washington Working Act, which prohibits agencies from using resources to aid federal immigration enforcement.
Prior to the council’s approval on Tuesday, Swank argued that local jurisdictions are not sovereign nations and cannot create their own immigration laws that defy federal law…