Immigration Rights Resolution

Resolution Final Vote Approved Whatcom County Vote: 5-2

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5-2

Vote

Resolution

Type

Final Vote Approved

Status

Summary

Affirms dignity and civil rights of all residents regardless of immigration status and encourages Sheriff and Prosecutor to refrain from coordinating with ICE. Condemns immigration arrests on county property. Passed with multiple amendments after extensive debate.

Meeting History

Discussed in 2 meetings

January 13, 2026 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Whatcom County Council Regular

The Whatcom County Council's first meeting of 2026 stretched over five hours and addressed some of the most pressing issues facing the county. The evening was dominated by devastating flood testimony ...

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January 13, 2026 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Committee of the Whole

Whatcom County Council's first Committee of the Whole meeting of 2026 was dominated by the county's ongoing flood response and recovery efforts, marking nearly six weeks since the December 2025 ...