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Immigration Resources

The City of Tacoma is sharing information to assist our community members with accessing immigration-related information. This web page includes links to immigration-related resources from many state and national organizations, as well as local resources for assistance in Tacoma. It also includes information on statements and actions by the Tacoma City Council, including links to Resolutions and statements by the Council.

In addition to City resources and information, this page provides information about State immigration-related legislative activity, as well as contact information for our State and Federal legislative delegation members.

This information is not a full and complete list of all resources; rather, it is intended to assist and support community members by providing access to some of the information and resources publicly available. It will be updated periodically as information becomes available.

Resources

The City of Tacoma is sharing the following links to resources to assist and support our community who may be seeking information or assistance. Many of these resources provide information in several languages and some provide downloadable tools. The information on this web page was obtained through public sources. The City has not independently verified the accuracy of the materials or services. Nothing on this page is intended as legal advice. You are encouraged to discuss any legal questions you may have with an attorney.

Civil Immigration Enforcement in Washington

Know Your Rights and Guides for Employers

Legal Assistance Resources and Additional Information

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

View/Download Our Immigration Resources Flyer

The City of Tacoma is sharing the following links to resources to assist and support our community who may be seeking information or assistance. Many of these resources provide information in several languages and some provide downloadable tools. The information on this web page is obtained through public sources. The City is not recommending any particular organization or service. This information is intended for reference purposes.

Actions of the Tacoma City Council

  • Resolution No. 40636: Expressing support for those detained at the Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC); making recommendations to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to advocate for protection against viral outbreaks; supporting the Federal Immigrant Release for Safety and Security Together Act (FIRST Act); and calling for parole and bond for those detained at the NWIPC.
  • Resolution No. 41378: Authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $10,000, to Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest (AIDNW), to support access to phone services for detainees in the Northwest ICE Processing Center.
  • Resolution No. 41757: Authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $20,000, to Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest (AIDNW), to support access to phone services for detainees in the Northwest ICE Processing Center.
  • Resolution No. 41627: Restricting City funds, facilities, property, equipment, or personnel from being used to investigate, enforce, cooperate with, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any federal registration or surveillance programs or any other laws, rules, or policies that target individuals in Tacoma solely on the basis of race, religion, immigration, or citizenship status, or national or ethnic origin.
  • Resolution No. 41817: Directing the City Manager to clarify the use of City-owned property for federal immigration enforcement operations as directed in Resolution No. 41627.
  • Resolution No. 41844: Directing the City Manager to create a web page to share resources for immigrants, community members, and businesses related to immigration issues impacting residents of the City, including background on the City Council legislation in support of the City’s immigrant and refugee community and the City’s advocacy to restrict the use of for-profit detention centers; and directing the City Manager to create outreach materials and share this information with affected community members.

Government Relations and Bills

The City of Tacoma’s Government Relations Office works to advance the interests of the City of Tacoma through advocacy and intergovernmental engagement with local, state, federal, and tribal governments. The Government Relations team has advocated on behalf of the interests of the City and represents the policy positions and priorities of the City Council, including on immigration-related issues at the Washington State Legislature.

The following list of immigration-related bills has been compiled by the Government Relations team for the 2026 Washington State legislative session as of January 26, 2026. It is provided as an informational resource for those interested in tracking immigration policy. Inclusion on this list does not indicate a position of support or opposition by the City.

​ Selected Immigration and Detention Bills*

Bill # Short Description Sponsor Status**
HB 2105 (SB 5852) Concerning immigrant worker protections. The bill requires employers to notify workers about federal immigration eligibility inspections and limit employers’ voluntary cooperation with federal immigration authorities (like ICE) absent a subpoena or judicial warrant.

 

 Ortiz-Self Voted out of House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee
HB 2165

(SB 5876)

 Concerning false identification as a peace officer. The bill establishes the gross misdemeanor offense of False Identification as a Peace Officer and specifies how a person commits the offense.

 

 Voted out of House Community Safety Committee
HB 2173 (SSB 5855) Concerning the use of face coverings by law enforcement officers. The bill prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings, while allowing limited exceptions for medical masks, undercover work and SWAT protective gear, and authorizing civil actions for violations.

 

 Cortes House  Community Safety Committee
HB 2332 (SSB 6002) Concerning driver privacy protections. The bill establishes comprehensive limits on when agencies may use automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems, prescribes retention periods for ALPR data collected, and limits the sharing of ALPR data.

 

 Salahuddin House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee
HB 2464 Concerning reporting requirements and law enforcement responses for incidents at private detention facilities. The bill requires private detention facilities to submit reports on serious incidents to the Department of Health (DOH) and local law enforcement, and mandates annual local law enforcement reporting to DOH on information about incidents.

 

 Ortiz-Self Voted out of House Community Safety Committee
HB 2547 (SB 6080) Concerning contracts between the United States and county and municipal jails for committing or confining individuals in federal custody. The bill makes acceptance of people in federal custody by local jails discretionary, require prior cost-covering contracts with the federal government except when a valid judicial warrant is present, and generally prohibit contracts to hold individuals transported across state lines without such a warrant.

 

 Stonier House  Community Safety Committee
HB 2597 Concerning remedies for violations of federal constitutional rights occurring during immigration enforcement. The bill creates a new state cause of action allowing individuals to seek damages and other relief from government agents who violate federal constitutional rights in the course of civil immigration enforcement, while broadly limiting immunity defenses.

 

 Thai House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee
HB 2641 Prohibiting certain law enforcement agencies from hiring certain federal employees. The bill prohibits Washington general and limited authority law enforcement agencies, beginning October 1, 2026, from hiring individuals whose original appointment as sworn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers occurred on or after January 20, 2025, while preserving the employment status of any former ICE officers already hired by Washington agencies before the act takes effect.

 

 Simmons House  Community Safety Committee
HB 2648 Concerning state and local law enforcement interactions with federal immigration enforcement officials. The bill establishes specific duties for on-duty Washington peace officers to record, report, and document encounters when they have reasonable suspicion that an individual is a federal immigration enforcement agent conducting immigration enforcement activities, including activating available body-worn and dash cameras, immediately reporting the encounter to their employing agency so the agency can notify the community consistent with its policies, and subsequently documenting and reporting the contact while attempting to confirm the agent’s identity and avoid escalation.

 

 Fosse House  Community Safety Committee
SB 5876

(HB 2165)

 Concerning false identification as a peace officer. The bill establishes the gross misdemeanor offense of False Identification as a Peace Officer and specifies how a person commits the offense.

 
SB 5852 (HB 2105) Concerning immigrant worker protections. The bill requires employers to notify workers about federal immigration eligibility inspections and limit employers’ voluntary cooperation with federal immigration authorities (like ICE) absent a subpoena or judicial warrant.

 

 Saldana Senate Labor & Commerce Committee
SSB 5855 (HB 2173) Concerning the use of face coverings by law enforcement officers. The bill prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings, while allowing limited exceptions for medical masks, undercover work and SWAT protective gear, and authorizing civil actions for violations.

 

 Valdez Senate Floor Calendar
SB 5906 Establishing data and personal safety protections within areas of public accommodation for all Washington residents. The bill prohibits early learning providers and school district employees from collecting information about the immigration statuses of students or their family members. The bill prohibits early learning providers, school district employees, health care facilities, higher education institutions, and county auditors’ offices from allowing immigration enforcement officers to enter the nonpublic areas of those locations without a warrant or court order.

 

 Hansen Senate Law & Justice Committee
SSB 6002 (HB 2332) Concerning driver privacy protections. The bill establishes comprehensive limits on when agencies may use automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems, prescribes retention periods for ALPR data collected, and limits the sharing of ALPR data.

 

 Trudeau Senate Rules
SB 6080 (HB 2547) Concerning contracts between the United States and county and municipal jails for committing or confining individuals in federal custody. The bill makes acceptance of people in federal custody by local jails discretionary, require prior cost-covering contracts with the federal government except when a valid judicial warrant is present, and generally prohibit contracts to hold individuals transported across state lines without such a warrant.

 

 Cleveland Senate Human Services Committee
SB 6109 Prohibiting investment of funds under management by the state investment board in private detention facilities. The bill requires the State Investment Board to halt new investments and fully divest by 2030 from entities tied to private, for‑profit detention facilities, while still meeting fiduciary and prudence standards for returns.

 

 Trudeau Senate Ways & Means Committee
SB 6286 Concerning the state’s ability to fine private detention facilities that deny entry to the Department of Health for an inspection. The bill authorizes the Department of Health to impose civil fines on private detention facilities that block state health inspections. The bill directs all fine revenue into a new account, which may be spent only after legislative appropriation and is limited to housing, food, legal, wage replacement, child care, transportation, direct financial compensation, and related assistance or grants to nonprofits serving individuals and families whose members have been wrongfully detained and released by a court, assaulted, or killed by federal immigration enforcement officers, without creating a state entitlement or admission of fault.

 

 Orwall Senate Human Services Committee

*This is a partial list of the immigration related bills that have been scheduled for public hearing or are likely to be scheduled for public hearing. For more information on bills before the State legislature, please visit the Washington State Legislature website.

** Status as of January 26, 2026.

To receive up-to-date information on the bills above, and to sign up for email updates to committees, schedules, and other information, sign up for the Washington State Legislature GovDelivery service. It is recommended that you sign up for the following committees, at a minimum: House Community Safety Committee; House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee; House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee; House Appropriations Committee; House Rules Committee; Senate Law & Justice Committee; Senate Labor & Commerce Committee; Senate Human Services Committee; Senate Ways & Means Committee; Senate Rules Committee. Additional information on how to access the GovDelivery system and the Washington State legislative process is provided in “How to Get Involved and Stay Up to Date with Legislative Alerts” section of this web page and on the Washington State legislature’s website.

The Washington State Legislature meets each year to consider bills that may affect communities across the state. Residents can follow legislation, receive updates, and share input throughout the legislative session. Use the links below to learn how the process works and how to participate.

Understand the Process
Learn how a bill moves through the Legislature.

How to Read a Bill
Understand bill language, amendments, and bill reports.

Sign Up for Legislative Alerts (GovDelivery)
Receive email updates on bills and hearings.

Committee Sign-In (Testify or Note a Position)
Participate in hearings or submit comments.

Watch Legislative Meetings (TVW)
View live and recorded committee hearings and floor sessions.

Find Your Legislators
Locate contact information for your state representatives and senators.

Understand the Legislative Process

A basic understanding of the legislative process can help you participate more effectively.

You can learn more by:

  • Calling the Legislative Information Center at (360) 786-7573
  • Contacting your legislator’s office
  • Reviewing the “How a Bill Becomes a Law” and “How to Read a Bill” resources
  • Watching legislative meetings on TVW

Stay Up to Date with Legislative Alerts

The Washington State Legislature uses GovDelivery to send email notifications about legislative activity*. GovDelivery allows you to:

  • Follow specific topics, such as immigration or housing
  • Track individual bills
  • Subscribe to legislative committees
  • Receive alerts when hearings are scheduled or bills change
Sign up for GovDelivery

*These alerts are managed and sent by the Washington State Legislature, not the City of Tacoma.

Share Your Perspective on Legislation

The Legislature welcomes public input during the session. All formal participation takes place through the state’s Committee Sign-In (CSI) system. Through the CSI system, you may:

  • Note your position as Pro, Con, or Neutral
  • Submit written testimony for committee review
  • Provide live testimony, either in person in Olympia or remotely via Zoom
Access the Committee Sign-In System

Testimony Registration Deadlines

Public testimony registration typically closes one hour before the meeting begins. Committee schedules and hearing times may change quickly. Residents are encouraged to regularly review:

Immigration policy is addressed at both the federal and state levels, with different responsibilities for each.

U.S. Congress

The federal government has primary authority over immigration law. This includes setting national immigration policy, determining who may enter or remain in the country, administering visa and asylum programs, enforcing immigration laws, and overseeing federal immigration agencies.

Federal Lawmakers: Tacoma is represented by two U.S. Senators (statewide) and two U.S. Representatives (split by district). Find your Congressional District.

Name Role Phone Website
Patty Murray U.S. Senator (202) 224-2621 murray.senate.gov
Maria Cantwell U.S. Senator (202) 224-3441 cantwell.senate.gov
Emily Randall U.S. Representative (District 6) (202) 225-5916 randall.house.gov
Marilyn Strickland U.S. Representative (District 10) (202) 225-9740 strickland.house.gov
Find your federal lawmakers

Washington State Legislature

The Washington State Legislature may adopt laws and programs that affect how state agencies and public institutions interact with immigration issues. This can include access to state services, worker protections, licensing requirements, public safety policies, and the use of state resources

State Lawmakers (Olympia): The City of Tacoma is primarily served by the 27th, 28th, and 29th Legislative Districts. Find Your District: app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder. To contact any state legislator by phone, you can also use the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000 (TTY for hearing impaired: 1-800-833-6388).

Get Involved in the Lawmaking Process. Discover how to track bills, attend hearings, and share your input with state legislators at leg.wa.gov/Participate.

District Name Role Phone Website
27 Yasmin Trudeau Senator (360) 786-7652 sdc.wa.gov/trudeau
27 Laurie Jinkins Representative/Speaker of the House (360) 786-7930 hdc.wa.gov/jinkins
27 Jake Fey Representative (360) 786-7974 hdc.wa.gov/fey
28 T’wina Nobles Senator (360) 786-7654 sdc.wa.gov/nobles
28 Mari Leavitt Representative (360) 786-7890 hdc.wa.gov/leavitt
28 Dan Bronoske Representative (360) 786-7958 hdc.wa.gov/bronoske
29 Steve Conway Senator (360) 786-7656 sdc.wa.gov/conway
29 Melanie Morgan Representative (360) 786-7906 hdc.wa.gov/morgan
29 Sharlett Mena Representative (360) 786-7996 hdc.wa.gov/mena

For information on additional state lawmakers, visit Washington State Legislature.

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