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

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