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Witnesses reported ICE made arrests in North Seattle

Seattle police chief confirms ICE activity on Jan. 7

In a prepared statement, police Chief Shon Barnes said the police department is "here to keep people safe, regardless of anyone's immigration status."

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Three men arrested by ICE agents in North Seattle, police chief says

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Seattle police: Witnesses reported ICE made arrests in North Seattle

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FBI takes over deadly ICE shooting investigation in Minneapolis

Tensions are rising in Minneapolis after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman.

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Democrats call for ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting to be prosecuted

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Witness records shooting by ICE officer in Minneapolis

Seattle leaders slammed for police order to stop prosecuting drug users

Seattle's new mayor faces growing backlash over drug enforcement approach as internal police email reveals most possession cases diverted from prosecution.

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Seattle Mayor at Odds With Police Union Over New Directive on Drug Use Crimes

On Monday, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said the claim that officers will no longer arrest people for drug use or possession are "absolutely not true."

WATCH: Will public drug users in Seattle be arrested? City's stance sparks confusion

New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says recent reports regarding changes in the handling of public drug use cases – based on an internal email from Police Chief Shon Barnes to officers on Jan. 1 – are incorrect.

Updates in case of police officer fired for ‘callous’ comments

Former SPD officer Daniel Auderer had been fired for comments he made about 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula after she was hit and killed by another police officer.

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Seattle police union condemns new socialist mayor's drug enforcement approach as 'suicidal empathy'

Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan said on Sunday that the city's LEAD program represents "suicidal empathy" and will increase death and decay on streets.