Immigration Policy in King County, WA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in King County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of King County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
King County agencies and the sheriff's office won't spend resources on civil immigration enforcement or hold people on ICE detainers without a judicial criminal warrant.
King County Won't Honor ICE Detainers
Some RestrictionsKing County Code § 2.15.020(B)(2)
King County and its agents and departments and county employees shall not: 1. Enter into any contract, agreement, or arrangement, whether written or oral, that would grant federal civil immigration enforcement authority or powers to King County or its agents or law enforcement officers, including but not limited to agreements created under 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1357(g) or Intergovernmental Service ...
Immigration Policy by City in King County
1 cities in King County have their own immigration policy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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