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Everett Mayor Limits ICE Actions to Protect Immigrants

3/1/2026

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Mayor Cassie Franklin of Everett, Washington issued a directive limiting federal immigration enforcement in the city to shield residents from fear and racial profiling.
The directive bars ICE agents from entering non-public areas of city buildings without a warrant and requires reporting of enforcement activity.
Franklin said the policy bolsters community safety and supports immigrant-owned businesses.
ICE criticized the directive and claimed it escalates tensions and endangers public safety.

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Mayor Cassie Franklin of Everett, Washington issued a directive limiting federal immigration enforcement in the city to shield residents from fear and racial profiling.
The directive bars ICE agents from entering non-public areas of city buildings without a warrant and requires reporting of enforcement activity.
Franklin said the policy bolsters community safety and supports immigrant-owned businesses.
ICE criticized the directive and claimed it escalates tensions and endangers public safety.