ICE's purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns

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6. Maybe some loopholes? My town is trying it.

One example:

(Some of these locations and activities probably receive some federal funds.)

https://mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-politics/king-county-ice/4202379

New King County executive order restricts ICE enforcement, adds $2M for immigrant services
Feb 12, 2026, 1:54 PM | Updated: 3:13 pm

BY JULIA DALLAS
MyNorthwest Content Editor

King County is tightening regulations around U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.

Executive Girmay Zahilay signed a new executive order Thursday that aims to protect immigrant and refugee communities amid increased federal enforcement.

The order allocates $2 million in emergency funding for immigrant and refugee communities to support rent, food, and legal fees. It directs the King County Sheriff’s Office to publish protocols for responding to 911 calls reporting ICE activity. It also prohibits immigration authorities from staging or conducting civil enforcement in non-public areas of county property, including parking lots, garages, and vacant lots.

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