My name is Ikhra Mohamed and I am a first-generation undergraduate senior at the University of Washington-Seattle, majoring in Public Health and pursuing a minor in Economics. I am passionate about public health because of its strong foundational roots in public service and social justice. Also, public health is a… [ Keep reading ]
Traducción Española dịch tiếng Việt 中文翻譯 The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Seattle and surrounding areas from Tuesday afternoon through Friday night. The City of Seattle is preparing public spaces to be used by residents to stay cool, as well as tips to stay safe… [ Keep reading ]
Congratulations to Immigrant and Refugee Commission Co-chair Riddhi Mukhopadhyay who will be receiving the City of Seattle Women’s Commission (SWC) 2017 Jeanette Williams Award. Riddhi is being recognized for her work as Legal Director of the Sexual Violence Legal Services, at the YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish where she… [ Keep reading ]
Cuc Vu, Director, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs I hope you’re enjoying the warm summer days as much as I am. There are few places as beautiful as Seattle and the Pacific Northwest when the sun comes out to play. We have a ton of updates below. Thank you… [ Keep reading ]
Today, our Muslim friends and neighbors observe the important religious holiday of Eid al-Fitr, celebrating the end of the the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. This is why, it is particularly egregious that today the Supreme Court ruled to implement a limited version of the federal administration’s ban on travel… [ Keep reading ]
The Trump Administration’s Executive Orders related to immigration and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) interpretation of those orders have dramatically increased the harsh enforcement of outdated immigration laws. Under Executive Order 13678, DHS rules provide for an extraordinary expansion of enforcement priorities. These expanded priorities include people who may… [ Keep reading ]
Cuc Vu, Director, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs I hope you had a restful and fun holiday weekend. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for summer! Here’s a brief summary of immigrant and refugee news for the Seattle area. I. Naturalize NOW! The City of Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Thousands of Muslims, both immigrant and U.S.-born, call Seattle home. As our friends and neighbors fast and offer prayers these next four weeks, the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs wishes all a peaceful and happy Ramadan! Ramadan Mubarak! Photo credit: Rob Hess: https://www.flickr.com/photos/robinhess/16212176839/
Traducción Española dịch tiếng Việt 中文翻譯 Today, Mayor Ed Murray issued the following statement after U.S. District Judge William Orrick blocked a Trump administration order to withhold federal funding from “sanctuary cities”: “Once again, the courts have ruled against the Trump administration’s unconstitutional overreach. This administration continues to find new… [ Keep reading ]
Community members gathered at City Hall to celebrate the completion of a groundbreaking program intended to keep immigrant young people out of the criminal justice system and build trust between immigrant communities and police officers. The eight-week-long Immigrant Family Institute (IFI) brought together 42 immigrant family members who have… [ Keep reading ]
