Judge grants nationwide Temporary Restraining Order against President’s Executive Order
SEATTLE — A federal judge in Seattle today granted Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s request to immediately halt implementation of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on immigration nationwide.
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Wash. AG Ferguson, joined by Minnesota AG Swanson, files amended complaint
SEATTLE — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced the filing of an amended complaint in State of Washington v. Trump, the state’s lawsuit challenging key sections of President Trump’s immigration Executive Order as illegal and unconstitutional.
PORT ORCHARD — The Attorney General’s Office filed a petition today in Kitsap County Superior Court seeking to civilly commit a Port Orchard-area sex offender and prevent his release into the community.
Ivan Hendricks, 60, was convicted of statutory rape first degree and three counts of attempted statutory rape first degree in 1987 in Kitsap County.
Yakima company must pay maximum penalty for violating state Law Against Discrimination
OLYMPIA — Following a three-day trial in Yakima, a judge ruled on Friday that Haney Truck Line violated the Washington Law Against Discrimination by refusing to allow an employee with a disability to bring a trained service dog to work, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today.
| UPDATE: If you, a family member, an employee, or an employer, are a Washington state resident, and have been affected by this Executive Order, please contact the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Unit at 206-442-4492. |
Lawsuit seeks to invalidate new policy nationwide
Statement from Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson and the Attorneys General of California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and the District of Columbia
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson today issued the following statement:
"The President's executive order on immigration is un-American and unconstitutional.
"My team and I are working this weekend to explore our options to oppose this illegal action.
"The rule of law applies to everyone — including President Trump — and I will use the authority of my office to hold him accountable to it."
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"I am deeply troubled by the President’s Executive Order today regarding sanctuary jurisdictions. His order raises significant legal issues that my office will be investigating closely to protect the constitutional and human rights of the people of our state."
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Company knew about pattern of harassment by employee
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that Spokane-area car dealer Greenacres Motors admitted to the AG’s allegations of a pattern of sexual harassment by its former owner and employee, Monte L. Masingale.
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