Support an Emergency Injunction to remove ICE from the State of Washington

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The Issue

Support an Emergency Injunction to remove ICE from the State of Washington


Capitol Hill Pride is encouraging legislators and representatives to file an emergency injunction restraining order as soon as possible against ICE operating in the state of Washington due to their aggression against persons, disruption of schools and families resulting in deaths, injuries, illegal seizures around the state and shelter in place actions at six Seattle schools to date.  
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Whereas persons should not have to live in fear.  Immigrants, Transgenders, LGBTQAI+ community and Citizens should not have their civil and human rights violated. Students should not have to live in fear. Families should not worry about sending their children to school.

Whereas with the ongoing conduct of ICE who have demonstrated excessive use of force and brutality with impunity to citizens we call on citizens to support an immediate emergency injunction against ICE operating in the State of Washington.

Whereas our first amendment states:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances".


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Recent signers:
David Ligon and 16 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Support an Emergency Injunction to remove ICE from the State of Washington


Capitol Hill Pride is encouraging legislators and representatives to file an emergency injunction restraining order as soon as possible against ICE operating in the state of Washington due to their aggression against persons, disruption of schools and families resulting in deaths, injuries, illegal seizures around the state and shelter in place actions at six Seattle schools to date.  
We encourage citizens to sign this petition and share to your communities.

Whereas persons should not have to live in fear.  Immigrants, Transgenders, LGBTQAI+ community and Citizens should not have their civil and human rights violated. Students should not have to live in fear. Families should not worry about sending their children to school.

Whereas with the ongoing conduct of ICE who have demonstrated excessive use of force and brutality with impunity to citizens we call on citizens to support an immediate emergency injunction against ICE operating in the State of Washington.

Whereas our first amendment states:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances".


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Jennifer Wood
Jennifer Wood
King County Representative to Governor Ferguson
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“[The below message is from Jennifer Wood, King County Outreach Representative to Governor Ferguson. The Governor’s Office is not endorsing or commenting on the petition itself, and this response should not be construed as such. Any formal response to petitions will be communicated via an official press release or statement.] Governor Ferguson is firmly dedicated to upholding the rights of all Washingtonians, and is in constant communication with Washington’s top military officials, our congressional delegation, county executives, city leaders, state legislators, and community organizations about the ongoing immigration crackdown coming from the federal government. On Monday, January 26, Governor Ferguson held a press conference with Attorney General Nick Brown to denounce the unconstitutional actions of ‘out of control’ ICE agents in Minneapolis. The Governor is preparing for a similar escalation here in Washington, should the federal administration choose our state as its next target. The Governor and Attorney General also sent a letter to Secretary Kristi Noem to urge the withdrawal of ICE from Minnesota, and to call out DHS’s blatant unconstitutional memo authorizing ICE agents to enter private homes without judicial warrants – a clear violation of the Fourth Amendment. • https://governor.wa.gov/news/2026/governor-ferguson-attorney-general-brown-denounce-unconstitutional-actions-out-control-ice-agents • https://governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/Secretary%20Noem%20letter.pdf In 2019, the state legislature passed the Keep Washington Working Act with the primary intention to protect the rights of immigrant communities from unnecessary contact with ICE and CBP. The law significantly restricts the extent to which local law enforcement agencies may participate in enforcement of federal immigration laws. The Governor is committed to upholding this law, and has publicly stated that intimidation attempts from the federal government will not sway his position. • https://governor.wa.gov/news/2025/governor-ferguson-responds-shameful-letter-us-attorney-general-bondi Here is a link to a flyer from the WA Immigrant Solidarity Network that provides information about your rights under Keep WA Working. The flyer is also available in Spanish. • https://waisn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Know-Your-Rights-KWW-ENG.pdf Earlier this year, the Governor signed an Executive order to create an Immigration Sub-Cabinet to enhance coordination between state agencies, increase access to resources, and communicate effectively with community. That Executive Order also directed all state agencies to review their data collection, sharing, and retention policies to ensure they are protecting the privacy and safety of all residents. • https://equity.wa.gov/what-we-do/immigration-subcabinet • https://governor.wa.gov/news/2025/governor-ferguson-signs-executive-order-reaffirming-washingtons-commitment-protecting-immigrant Also on Monday, the Governor announced that he has authorized the Chief of the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (ORIA), Sarah Peterson, to attend all cabinet meetings. Just yesterday, SB 5855, sponsored by Senator Javier Valdez, passed through the state senate. That law will bar law enforcement from wearing face coverings. The first link also provides information on a few other immigration-related bills that the Governor supports this year. • https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/valdez/2026/01/28/senate-passes-valdez-bill-banning-law-enforcement-including-ice-from-wearing-masks-on-duty/ Washington is not standing idly by, and the Governor’s Office is actively increasing its efforts not just to respond to recent escalation, but to prepare for future scenarios. The Governor often makes real-time public statements via his social media accounts. You can follow along on Instagram & Threads (@govferguson), Facebook (Governor Bob Ferguson or @WAStateGov), Twitter (@WAStateGov) and (@GovBobFerguson), and BlueSky (@ governorferguson.bsky.social). I also encourage everyone to sign up to receive email updates, including press releases and announcements, from the Office of the Governor and any other state agencies of interest. You can do so via this link. • https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAGOV/subscriber/new?topic_id=WAGOV_1 I thank the creators of the petition for raising their voices and doing what we all must at a time like this: speak out, contact our elected officials, and take care of one another. Jennifer Wood King County Outreach Representative Office of the Governor”
Bob Ferguson
Bob Ferguson
Washington Governor
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Maria Cantwell
Maria Cantwell
U.S. Senate - Washington
Patty Murray
Patty Murray
U.S. Senate - Washington

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Petition created on January 27, 2026