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Thu May 15, 2025, 02:27 PM 15 hrs ago

Trio of immigrant rights laws signed by WA governor

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed three bills to protect immigrant rights this week.

These included measures to strengthen state power to inspect private detention facilities, prevent coercion in the workplace, and prohibit bail bond agents from enforcing immigration laws.

Lawmakers put forward the legislation at a time when President Donald Trump is trying to crack down on people crossing into the country illegally and as his administration presses to deport immigrants already in the U.S. without legal authorization.

Here’s a look at what the new state laws would do.

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https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/05/14/trio-of-immigrant-rights-laws-signed-by-wa-governor/

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