King County saw most street immigration arrests in Washington in 2025
Mar 13, 2026 · King County, WA

Immigration arrests in King County increased more than 300% during 2025, with over 1,000 people arrested by ICE representing 44% of all arrests statewide. Federal records obtained by University of Washington researchers show a shift in enforcement tactics, with ICE agents using license plate data from the Department of Licensing to identify and arrest immigrants with longer residence and U.S.-born children. ICE operations occurred at business parking lots and public areas.
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