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Immigration Policy in Burien, WA (2026)

1 verified immigration policy rules for Burien, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Sanctuary Policy Preemption

In the City of Burien, Washington, Burien Municipal Code Chapter 2.26 bars city offices, employees and agents from conditioning city services on citizenship or immigration status. City personnel also cannot ask for papers solely to check federal civil immigration compliance, or open an inquiry or enforcement action based only on status, race or English ability.

Burien WA Immigration Inquiries Prohibited (BMC 2.26)

Some Restrictions

Burien Municipal Code § 2.26.020

Except as provided in this section or when otherwise required by law, a city office, department, employee, agency or agent shall not condition the provision of city services on the citizenship or immigration status of any individual. (1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any city of Burien officer or employee from participating in cross-designation or task force activities ...

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