‘Leave us the hell alone,’ WA Democrats tell Bondi on immigration
Tensions are escalating between the federal government and so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” like Washington state. Last week, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to seven governors and a number of mayors – including Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell – demanding the states cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Continue reading at KUOW. (Washington State Office of the Governor)
‘Comply or you’re next’: U.S. Attorney General threatens to send National Guard to Seattle
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi — who last week identified Washington and Seattle as “sanctuary jurisdictions” that impede federal immigration enforcement — threatened to deploy the National Guard. “We are going to send in law enforcement just like we did during the L.A. riots, just like we’re doing here in Washington, D.C. You better comply or you’re next,” Bondi said. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Kevin Dietsch)
Seattle metro home prices dip, but pain remains
Prices are cooling and listings are climbing in the Seattle area, but for many would-be homebuyers, the door is still shut. Why it matters: Slightly lower prices don’t help much when monthly payments remain sky high, especially for first-time buyers. What they’re saying: Affordability is the catch, says Zillow spokesperson Mark Stayton. “Mortgage rates have come down a bit lately, but the typical monthly payment is still nearly $2,000 higher than pre-pandemic in the Seattle metro area.” Continue reading at Axios. (Annelise Capossela)
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