‘Not on our watch’: Seattle leaders brace for potential surge in ICE activity

SEATTLE — Seattle leaders are pushing back against the possibility of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in sanctuary cities, after President Trump’s border czar warned that a surge could be imminent.

Councilmember Bob Kettle, a military veteran and chair of the Public Safety Committee, said the city is working to address crime without help from Washington, D.C.

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“We’re up to 24 pieces of legislation.” Kettle said. “The real time crime center, the CCTV, also the automatic license plate readers, they help system. This is making a difference for our

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