Hannah Edelman

‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

One month ago, a local farmworker activist made the tough choice to self-deport to Mexico. But first, he spent nearly 4 months in an ICE detention center. This is his story.
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Jury finds city of Bellingham responsible for damages in handling of former officer’s abuse A jury ruled that the Bellingham Police Department did not take the necessary steps to prevent domestic abuse carried out by one of its former officers.

A jury has found the city of Bellingham responsible for damages caused by their handling of a former Bellingham Police Department officer’s abuse. They must pay plaintiffs a combined $2.25 million.
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Afghan couple in WA anxiously awaits reunion with infant they were forced to leave behind They’re living in Whatcom County now and have been applying for permission for their 6-month-old daughter to come to the U.S. since November.

An Afghan couple who helped the U.S. were threatened by the Taliban and had to leave their baby behind in Pakistan to seek refuge in WA. Now, they're asking for help to reunite with their daughter
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Trial set to begin for Arlington man who killed his friend while camping at Baker Lake The trial is expected to last through April 7.

The murder trial of Alexander Vanags is underway in Whatcom Co. Superior Court. Vanags killed his friend with a machete while they were camping at Baker Lake in 2019 in what defense attorneys allege was self-defense.
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