Washington’s “sanctuary law” has been the subject of more controversy after select state representatives challenged it, claiming it prevents local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officials.
Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) sent a letter to Washington Attorney General Nick Brown formally requesting all documents and communications relating to state and local law enforcement agencies’ interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection since January 2023.
“Federal law explicitly prohibits any restriction on communication between state or local entities and federal immigration authorities relating to an individual’s immigration status,” the letter stated, obtained by The Spokesman-Review. “The state of Washington not only actively thwarts federal immigration enforcement, but it also targets local law enforcement officials for complying with federal law.”…