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Washington officials and immigrant-rights groups denounce new travel ban; AG weighs legal challenge
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State and local officials, immigrant‑rights groups and community members gathered at SeaTac Airport to condemn the administration's new travel ban, describe harms to families and students, and say the Washington attorney general's office is reviewing whether there is a legal basis to challenge it.
State and local officials, immigrant‑rights advocates and impacted community members held a press conference at SeaTac Airport to condemn the administration's new travel ban and to discuss possible state responses, including a legal challenge.
Hamdi Mohammed, a Port of Seattle commissioner who also said he serves with the City of Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, opened the event by describing airport workers from banned countries as “the heartbeat” of the region and saying the policy is "driven by fear instead of facts." He said the Port will collaborate with community organizations and legal advocates to protect affected travelers and workers.
Imran Siddiqui, executive director of Care Washington and a plaintiff in litigation against the 2017…
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