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Legal professionals are getting questions—or perhaps they are even wondering themselves—as federal immigration authorities have become more visible, frequent, and forceful presences in local communities.
- How are law-enforcement officers prepared to interact with ICE agents?
- What happens when Washington passes “sanctuary” laws or other limitations on federal immigration actions?
- Do ICE agents have total immunity?
- Moderator: Terra Nevitt, Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
- David Montes, ACLU of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Elizabeth Porter, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WA
- Steve Strachan, Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Lacey, WA
Developed in partnership with the WSBA Rule of Law Ambassador Program
- Washington State: 1 Law and Legal Procedure credit.
- Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.
Topics include how law enforcement officers prepare to interact with ICE agents, the impact of state “sanctuary” laws, and the limits of federal authority. The program is part of the WSBA Rule of Law Ambassador Program’s effort to equip legal professionals to counter misinformation, build public trust, and uphold the rule of law.