Washington Prosecutors Step Back From Many ICE Detention CasesResource-Strapped Prosecutors Leave ICE Detention Claims UndefendedImmigration Habeas Surge Forces Washington Prosecutors to Prioritize Cases
On November 9, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Western Washington said it lacks the resources to defend many immigration detention challenges, leaving judges to decide them without government opposition.On November 9, Washington’s federal prosecutors said they cannot defend many immigration detention challenges, leaving judges to decide cases amid a nationwide surge in petitions.On November 9, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Western Washington said it lacks staff to defend many ICE detention petitions, amid a nationwide surge in immigration litigation.