Joined at the state Capitol by legislators, cabinet members and representatives from numerous organizations, Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference responding to a letter from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, which included threats of criminal prosecution of Ferguson and other officials unless they work more closely with federal immigration enforcement.
Last week, Attorney General Bondi sent a letter to Governor Ferguson warning him that Washington state “has been identified as one that engages in sanctuary policies and practices that thwart federal immigration enforcement to the detriment of the interests of the United States.”
Gov. Ferguson responded to AG Bondi in a letter , stating "You are hereby notified that Washington State will not be bullied or intimidated by thr