By popular request, Rep. Brianna Thomas's comments ahead of the passage of SB 6002, regulating Automatic Licence Plate Reader technology. She was the only Democrat to vote no.
UPDATE: Organizers say "5,000–10,000+" expected. Speakers include Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans and Seattle Councilwoman Alexis Mercedes Rinck
Congress must return immediately and vote to put an end to this war.
Every Senator should be on the record—the American people deserve to know which of their leaders supports another potentially bloody and costly war in the Middle East.
No war with Iran.
We need more housing for all of our new neighbors!!
BREAKING: We're suing Kansas for a law that invalidates transgender people's updated driver's licenses and authorizes anyone to sue anyone they suspect of being trans for using the "wrong" bathroom.
This is a dark day. The situation in Kansas is dangerous and terrifying. But, this isn’t just a Kansas issue. We are seeing a coordinated, nationwide assault on trans lives.
To every trans person reading this: you are seen, you are loved, and you are worth fighting for. We will not stop.
This is a dark day. The situation in Kansas is dangerous and terrifying. But, this isn’t just a Kansas issue. We are seeing a coordinated, nationwide assault on trans lives.
To every trans person reading this: you are seen, you are loved, and you are worth fighting for. We will not stop.
Blue/green promotional graphic for "Speaking of Seattle: Immigrant Rights are Human Rights" event, scheduled for March 19. Labeled headshots of the speakers are included - Marcus Harrison Green, Angelina Godoy, Roxana Norouzi, Erika Evans, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and The Stranger.
3/19 at 7:30 PM | Hosted by Marcus Harrison Green, this edition of Speaking of Seattle will focus on immigrant rights, community responsibility, and the everyday actions that help safeguard our neighbors.
Presented with @thestranger.com.
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City councils in Seattle, Burien, Renton, and Tukwila are considering temporary bans on issuing permits for detention facilities.
Thank you Tukwila City Council for taking this important step!
City of Seattle next on 3/3!
I think this means my bill to put a moratorium on new/expanded detention centers and jails is AOC approved!
Council is voting on this 3/3.
Honored to be featured in Seattle Mag's (@seattlemag.bsky.social) Most Influential List along with an incredible group of local leaders and powerhouses.
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A new proposal from @council.seattle.gov's @alexis4seattle.bsky.social would ban building new jail units for a year. "Immigration" isn't mentioned in the bill, but as @kromandavid.bsky.social explains, it's definitely intended as a check against ICE. Full show: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
The article shares the following: “The report documents a laundry list of horrifying conditions, including violations of constitutional due process rights, overcrowding, inadequate emergency medical care, inhuman and degrading treatment by guards, insufficient and poor quality of food, and more.”
“Conditions are substandard, and are not even in compliance with the National Detention Standards, much less international human rights law,” the report reads.
We need to be clear about what this place is: a concentration camp.
Last night, two community members were hit by drivers in two separate instances while walking in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. We have since learned that one of them has passed away. This is devastating, and my heart is with these community members, their friends, and their families.
Seattle lawmaker Alexis Mercedes Rinck wants to ban new detention centers, jails
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The Mosquito Fleet Act is on the House floor right now!
I think I’m finally going to do it. What games should I play?
Thank you!!
Great question! This kind of legislation has a multiplier impact with more cities that pass this. City of Seatac took action this week already to pass a moratorium, and we are going to meet with and advocate to cities across the region to pass something like this. We are starting that outreach now!
Coverage alongside King County Councilmember Mosqueda @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social with KOMO by Joel Moreno.
Coverage alongside Commissioner Hasegawa with King 5 by Sharon Yoo.
We are partnering across cities, with the county, and with the port as we do this work. Coverage with The Stranger by Hannah Murphy Winter.
H.R. 1 dedicated $45 BILLION to detention center expansion and we know that ICE/DHS is ACTIVELY trying to expand their detention capacity in the Seattle area.
That’s why I just introduced emergency legislation to institute a citywide moratorium to stop new or expanded detention centers in Seattle.
Seattle CM Rinck is introducing legislation that will prohibit all new and expanded jails and detention centers in Seattle for the period of one year.
BREAKING: Our local lawmakers are hustling on measured that would impede ICE this week. I talked to Councilmember Rinck and Port Commissioner Hasegawa about their newest policies. www.thestranger.com/news/2026/02...
