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ICE searched WA driver’s license data into November, report finds

Despite vows to restrict immigration authorities’ access to Washington state Department of Licensing information, the data sharing continued in a new form, researchers revealed Thursday.
- Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Photos: Hundreds of Seattleites honor Renee Good, others killed by ICE with a vigil

Hundreds gathered at Pier 58 in downtown Seattle on Thursday night for a vigil and march honoring those killed by ICE agents, including Minneapolis mother of three, Renee Nicole Good.
- Megan Farmer
Minnesota and federal officials are no longer cooperating in ICE shooting investigation

In two different press conferences roughly one hour apart, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the White House disagreed about the facts behind Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Federal and state officials are no longer cooperating in the investigation of the incident.
- Alana Wise
Seattle joins national protest following Minneapolis ICE shooting

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
- Stephen Howie
What we know so far about the fatal ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman

The Department of Homeland Security accused the victim of being a "rioter" and that the ICE officer who pulled the trigger was "fearing for his life." Mayor Jacob Frey rejected claims of self-defense.
- Juliana Kim
DHS wants Venezuelans to return home, but fears remain as long as Maduro regime is in power

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans have been in limbo since the Trump administration removed their temporary protected status late last year. That uncertainty has intensified as U.S. immigration officials again push for those migrants to return to Venezuela.
- Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Homeland Security plans 2,000 immigration officers in Minnesota

Homeland Security said Tuesday that it launched what it described as the largest immigration enforcement operation ever carried out, tied to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents in Minnesota.
- The Associated Press
DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries

The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.
- Ximena Bustillo
The year in numbers: 2025 in Seattle and Washington state

Record-breaking protests. A historic run for the Mariners. Mass tech layoffs. The closest local election in decades. Here are some of the numbers that shaped KUOW’s stories this year.
- Teo Popescu
Seattle-area Somalis seek officials’ help with daycare doxxing, immigration crackdown

Members of the Seattle-area Somali community say they are reeling from the impact of President Donald Trump’s rhetoric — he recently referred to Somali Americans as “garbage” — and from an immigration crackdown that has sent people to detention or left them unable to work.
- Amy Radil

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