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Seattle Police Guild Rejects Mayor's Immigration Investigation Proposal

2/3/2026

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Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan rejected Mayor Katie Wilson's proposal to have police investigate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities.
Solan said he would not allow officers to be used as political tools.
Solan referenced past incidents where similar policies led to fatalities.
Mayor Katie Wilson previously dismissed welfare fraud concerns in Somali-run day care centers, framing the issue as an attack on immigrant communities.

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Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan rejected Mayor Katie Wilson's proposal to have police investigate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities.
Solan said he would not allow officers to be used as political tools.
Solan referenced past incidents where similar policies led to fatalities.
Mayor Katie Wilson previously dismissed welfare fraud concerns in Somali-run day care centers, framing the issue as an attack on immigrant communities.