Spokane mayor proposes measure to prevent ICE from opening detention facilities

(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed an emergency ordinance Tuesday that would prohibit private property owners from leasing to the federal government, include Immigration and Customs Enforcement, for detention purposes.​

The announcement came in the form of a news release citing recent WIRED reporting that showed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking to expand its footprint in the state. ICE already operates a field office in Spokane, but this proposal shouldn’t impact it.

State law already prohibits privately operated detention facilities in Washington with limited exceptions.

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