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As the Trump administration searches for more space to detain immigrants, it is approaching Washington tribes to see if they will participate.
The Nisqually Tribal Council said in a statement Friday evening it learned that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been talking to one of its staff members without consulting the council.
“The Nisqually people are not in favor of, nor will the tribal council allow, the detention of individuals by ICE on our reservation or in our facilities,” said Tribal Chair E.K. Choke in the statement.
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“In saying no to ICE, the Nisqually tribe said it was making a decision “consistent with the tribe’s history and values, which have always included treating all individuals with humanity and compassion.””
Just say “no.” Works for me.