Seattle's City Attorney on ICE, drug prosecutions, and working through a case backlog
Seattle’s new city attorney, Erika Evans has been on the job for a little over 3 weeks – one of several newly elected officials moving the city in a more progressive direction.
We’re discuss a range of topics - from drug laws and diversion, to federal immigration enforcement in the city.
And a quick reminder about the city attorney’s duties: They enforce Seattle’s laws, prosecute misdemeanor crimes and defend the city in court.
Guest:
- Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans
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Related storieS:
- Seattle doubles down on diversion — not charges — for public drug use - KUOW
- Ferguson, Brown pledge legal action if ICE violates WA residents’ rights - Seattle Times
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Libby Denkmann
Host, Soundside
Libby Denkmann joined KUOW in December 2021 as the host of the midday show Soundside. She’s a native Pacific Northwesterner who grew up in Redmond, graduated from the University of Washington, and covered local news as a producer and reporter with KIRO Radio.
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