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Sarah Shaw, a Snohomish County mother from New Zealand, and her six-year-old son were detained at a Texas immigration facility after U.S. border agents said her travel permit expired, despite having a pending green card application.

Shaw's attorney argues the detention is due to an administrative error, as her work permit was renewed but not her travel authorization; Shaw's son, whose paperwork was in order, is also detained.

The Washington Federation of State Employees is advocating for Shaw's release, highlighting the impact on public workers, while Shaw's case is set for a hearing at the end of the month.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. - A Snohomish County mother from New Zealand and her six-year-old son are being held at a federal immigration detention facility in Texas afte

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