Equity An asylum seeker vowed never to return to Russia. His death in ICE custody sent him back Records and family members reveal new details about Mergensana Amar, the man who died in Tacoma while in ICE custody. by Lilly Fowler / June 10, 2019 / Updated at 8:35 a.m. on June 10
Politics Controversy and security concerns follow Ilhan Omar to Bellevue Wherever Rep. Ilhan Omar goes, layers of security follow. The freshman congresswoman’s visit to Washington state on Saturday was no exception. by Lilly Fowler / May 26, 2019 / Updated Tuesday, May 28 at 11:35 a.m.
Equity In Yakima, ICE Air flights bring money, fear and division The flights were banned from Boeing Field by county government. Could the same happen in Central Washington? by Lilly Fowler / May 22, 2019
Equity Stereotype-busting is a two-way street for police, immigrant families in this Seattle program Participants of the Immigrant Family Institute spend 8 weeks learning about juvenile justice and immigrant rights. by Lilly Fowler / May 9, 2019
News Blocked from Boeing Field in Seattle, ICE flies to Yakima instead City leaders in Yakima are now discussing whether they want to continue to service the federal agency. by Lilly Fowler / May 7, 2019
News Seattle Times suspends reporter accused of sending sexually harassing messages A female journalist accused Mike Rosenberg of sending inappropriate messages via Twitter. Rosenberg says, “They weren’t supposed to go to her.” by Lilly Fowler / May 5, 2019 / Updated on Sunday, May 5 at 8:30 p.m.
Equity Boeing Field rejects ICE flights — where will they land now? Airlines have agreed to cease transporting undocumented immigrants via the south Seattle airport. Observers worry that flights could shift to Everett. by Lilly Fowler / May 3, 2019
News Graffiti, slurs, swastikas — anti-Semitic incidents are on the rise in WA Anti-Semitic incidents in Washington state have increased by 60 percent, according to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League. by Lilly Fowler / April 30, 2019
Equity WA at the center of standoff between asylum seekers, Trump administration A federal judge in Seattle said that asylum seekers should be granted a bond hearing after seven days. Then Attorney General William Barr weighed in. by Lilly Fowler / April 29, 2019 / Updated at 3:19 p.m. on April 30
Equity Standing up: Comedian sues to stop Greyhound from cooperating with Border Patrol Even after the City of Spokane tried to stop it, Border Patrol continues to interrogate Greyhound passengers. by Lilly Fowler / April 26, 2019