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Council expands limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to county-funded contractors; ordinance passes 8–1
Summary
The council approved a proposed substitute ordinance expanding existing King County Code limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to apply to health and human service contractors; the measure passed 8–1 after committee briefing and comments noting alignment with county policy.
The Metropolitan King County Council on Aug. 19 adopted a proposed substitute ordinance (2025-0216) that extends King County’s restrictions on local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to organizations that contract with the county to deliver health and human services. Councilmember Girmay Zahilay presided; Councilmember Joe Baron sponsored the ordinance and brought it forward after committee work.
Councilmember Baron said the ordinance is intended to reduce immigrant community fears that deter people from accessing essential services and thereby damage public health and…
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