AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
King County, WA “Welcoming King County” Motion Strengthening Immigrant Protections

Policy ID

KING-LA-2025-7-15
Local Response
King County
Legislative Action

Short Description

The King County Council passed the Welcoming King County motion, directing creation of a Know Your Rights web hub and multilingual alerts; increased funding for deportation defense and rapid response to ICE raids; installation of signage in county buildings blocking warrantless federal access; guidance urging courts and prosecutors not to escalate consequences based on immigration status; and measures affirming multilingual voter access.

Date Adopted

07/15/2025

See Also

Washington Enacts Ban of Face Coverings for Law Enforcement and Prohibits Use of False Law Enforcement ID

03/19/2026
Statewide
Legislative Action
WA

King County Executive Issues Order Creating Welcoming County Subcabinet and Immigrant Protections

02/12/2026
King County
Executive Order
WA

Oregon Governors Creates Interagency Council for Immigrant and Refugee Coordination

01/30/2026
Statewide
Executive Order
WA