Eastern Washington county accused of aiding feds with immigration enforcement
The lawsuit filed Monday in Spokane County Superior Court says Adams County sheriff’s deputies have been violating the Keep Washington Working Act since at least 2022. The attorney general’s office alleges deputies have unlawfully jailed people based solely on immigration status, enabled federal immigration agents to question those in custody and shared personal information on hundreds of Washingtonians with federal officials. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
Washington House of Representatives passes 7% cap on rent increases
If adopted by the Senate and signed into law, the legislation would limit annual rent increases to 7% every 12 months for tenants, though landlords could set a rent above the 7% cap for the unit when a new tenant signs a lease. The bill would also require 90 days’ notice before any rent increase is enacted. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Erica Bullock)
WA bill makes it easier to find shelter for pets in a disaster
On the heels of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, many pet owners struggled to find a pet-friendly safe haven to evacuate to with their pets. To avoid similar challenges in Washington, state Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced House Bill 1201, which would help ensure pets are included in all levels of disaster and extreme weather response planning. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Lynne Sladky)
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