The passage of the bill follows similar moves by other cities in response to increased federal immigration enforcement.
SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council Tuesday unanimously passed a bill to temporarily ban new detention centers.
The bill, sponsored by Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck, puts a one-year moratorium on permit applications for detention centers in the city. This includes the development, expansion or conversion of existing buildings into detention facilities.
“To the constituents of Seattle, we hear you loud and clear. You’ve been asking us to use every tool in our toolbox to get ICE out of Seattle. Today’s action is a step forward in
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