DiscoverSound PoliticsLetter(s) of the law(s): WA and DC trade angry notes
Letter(s) of the law(s): WA and DC trade angry notes

Letter(s) of the law(s): WA and DC trade angry notes

Update: 2025-08-21
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The Trump Justice Department is threatening to withhold funds or even prosecute local officials who enforce Washington’s sanctuary policies. But can they? We’ll hear how state leadership is responding as Trump tries to consolidate even more power. Plus, we'll talk about the impact of federal immigration policy on communities in Washington.

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Letter(s) of the law(s): WA and DC trade angry notes

Letter(s) of the law(s): WA and DC trade angry notes

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