Seattle Bars Cops From Making Immigration Inquiries
"The City Council has barred police and other city workers from asking about the immigration status of people they deal with. The ordinance, which was approved 9 to 0 Monday, makes two exceptions. One is for anyone police have "reasonable suspicion" to believe was once deported and has committed a felony. The other allows police to assist federal agents as required by law."
"Backers said it was the first local ordinance of its kind to be adopted since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. However, many cities have similar laws dating from before the terrorist attacks, said Robert Okin, deputy district director of the Immigration and Naturalization Service."
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