Washington's Keep Washington Working Act under RCW 10.93.160 limits state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, establishing statewide sanctuary protections.
RCW 10.93.160, enacted as part of the 2019 Keep Washington Working Act, restricts how Washington state and local law enforcement agencies may interact with federal immigration authorities. Officers may not inquire into immigration or citizenship status for non-criminal investigations, hold individuals on civil immigration detainers without a judicial warrant, or use agency resources to investigate civil immigration violations. Schools, courthouses, hospitals, and shelters are designated as sensitive locations where immigration enforcement coordination is sharply limited. The law also bars the use of agency databases to share information for civil immigration enforcement. RCW 10.93.160 applies uniformly across all Washington jurisdictions and supersedes contrary local policies.
Agencies and officers violating RCW 10.93.160 may face investigation by the Washington Attorney General, civil enforcement actions, and corrective directives. The Attorney General publishes model policies and may pursue compliance remedies against noncompliant agencies.
Lynnwood, WA
Lynnwood does not have a local airport. Paine Field (PAE) in Everett is approximately 5 miles northeast. Aircraft noise is regulated federally by the FAA. No...
Lynnwood, WA
Barking dogs that cause a noise disturbance are subject to LMC §10.12.300 (noises prohibited). Noise audible at 50 feet from the source is prima facie eviden...
Lynnwood, WA
Construction noise in Lynnwood is limited to Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. under LMC §10.12.300. Weekend construction is prohibited unless ...
Lynnwood, WA
Lynnwood noise regulations are governed by LMC Ch. 10.12, which adopts WAC 173-60 Environmental Designation for Noise Abatement (EDNA) standards. Quiet hours...
Lynnwood, WA
Abandoned vehicles on public streets are reported to the Lynnwood Police Department or Snohomish County Sheriff. Inoperable vehicles on private property are ...
Lynnwood, WA
Street parking in Lynnwood is regulated under LMC Title 10 (traffic/vehicles) and adopts applicable Washington State vehicle codes (RCW 46). Contact the Lynn...
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