"Here in Seattle, we practice solidarity.”
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing backlash after encouraging residents to sign up for “ICE Mobilization Alerts,” an activist action system from Indivisible backed by left-wing mega-donor George Soros. The system is designed to report and track the presence of federal immigration enforcement agents in the area.
Wilson promoted the alerts following an incident on Wednesday morning at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery, where police responded to a 911 call reporting an apparent armed kidnapping. When Seattle officers arrived, they determined the individuals in question were Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who had just apprehended three men.
Critics arguing Wilson’s rhetoric could contribute to hostility toward federal agents and instigate more violent encounters. In a video statement posted Thursday evening, Wilson condemned the incident and described the operation as an abuse of federal authority. “Yesterday, armed ICE agents in an unmarked vehicle detained three North Seattle neighbors at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery. I am furious at the federal government’s abuse of power,” Wilson said. “It is unacceptable to kidnap people who are simply going about their lives. There is no place for this in Seattle.”
Wilson stated that Seattle is a “welcoming city” and pointed to existing laws that restrict local police involvement in federal immigration enforcement. She said she was working with Police Chief Shon Barnes, City Attorney Evans, immigrant rights groups, and community leaders to explore additional legal options.
Wilson urged residents to take action, including signing up for the far-left Washington for All ICE Mobilization Alerts, describing the moment as one requiring solidarity and community defense. “Here in Seattle, we practice solidarity,” she said. “Everyone should be safe in their homes, in their workplaces, and in their city.”
According to KOMO News, the incident occurred around 10:30 am Wednesday at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery, on Aurora Avenue North. According to a police report, a 911 caller said they observed “three people with guns” on the cemetery grounds. Officers responding to the scene confirmed the individuals were federal agents conducting an arrest operation.
In a public statement, Chief Barnes emphasized that the Seattle Police Department does not have authority over federal enforcement actions. “As your Chief of Police, I will keep my promise to communicate what we learn so you are aware and to prevent misinformation,” Barnes wrote. “The Seattle Police Department is here to keep people safe, regardless of anyone’s immigration status.”
Barnes also reiterated that state laws prohibit the Seattle Police Department from participating in immigration enforcement, describing Seattle as a welcoming city that follows those restrictions.
Wilson’s call for residents to enroll in alert systems has drawn criticism from opponents who argue that publicly mobilizing residents to track ICE agents risks escalating confrontations. The mobilization effort is being coordinated by the Washington Indivisible network, a far-left activist coalition backed by Soros that participated in protests at Tesla dealerships and No Kings rallies. The network has distributed “whistle kits” intended for “community defense” against ICE agents. Critics also argue that activism surrounding the mayor’s message could embolden more aggressive resistance against federal law enforcement.
Wilson’s statement came the day after the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Good attempted to run over an ICE agent and was shot in response. A DHS official reportedly described the incident as an “act of domestic terror,” a characterization that has further polarized debate around immigration enforcement and protest activity.
Wilson mentioned Good in her video statement, describing her as a “poet” and a member of the community. “These are not abstractions,” Wilson said. “These are real people, real families, and real harm.”
Wilson promoted the alerts following an incident on Wednesday morning at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery, where police responded to a 911 call reporting an apparent armed kidnapping. When Seattle officers arrived, they determined the individuals in question were Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who had just apprehended three men.
Critics arguing Wilson’s rhetoric could contribute to hostility toward federal agents and instigate more violent encounters. In a video statement posted Thursday evening, Wilson condemned the incident and described the operation as an abuse of federal authority. “Yesterday, armed ICE agents in an unmarked vehicle detained three North Seattle neighbors at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery. I am furious at the federal government’s abuse of power,” Wilson said. “It is unacceptable to kidnap people who are simply going about their lives. There is no place for this in Seattle.”
Wilson stated that Seattle is a “welcoming city” and pointed to existing laws that restrict local police involvement in federal immigration enforcement. She said she was working with Police Chief Shon Barnes, City Attorney Evans, immigrant rights groups, and community leaders to explore additional legal options.
Wilson urged residents to take action, including signing up for the far-left Washington for All ICE Mobilization Alerts, describing the moment as one requiring solidarity and community defense. “Here in Seattle, we practice solidarity,” she said. “Everyone should be safe in their homes, in their workplaces, and in their city.”
According to KOMO News, the incident occurred around 10:30 am Wednesday at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery, on Aurora Avenue North. According to a police report, a 911 caller said they observed “three people with guns” on the cemetery grounds. Officers responding to the scene confirmed the individuals were federal agents conducting an arrest operation.
In a public statement, Chief Barnes emphasized that the Seattle Police Department does not have authority over federal enforcement actions. “As your Chief of Police, I will keep my promise to communicate what we learn so you are aware and to prevent misinformation,” Barnes wrote. “The Seattle Police Department is here to keep people safe, regardless of anyone’s immigration status.”
Barnes also reiterated that state laws prohibit the Seattle Police Department from participating in immigration enforcement, describing Seattle as a welcoming city that follows those restrictions.
Wilson’s call for residents to enroll in alert systems has drawn criticism from opponents who argue that publicly mobilizing residents to track ICE agents risks escalating confrontations. The mobilization effort is being coordinated by the Washington Indivisible network, a far-left activist coalition backed by Soros that participated in protests at Tesla dealerships and No Kings rallies. The network has distributed “whistle kits” intended for “community defense” against ICE agents. Critics also argue that activism surrounding the mayor’s message could embolden more aggressive resistance against federal law enforcement.
Wilson’s statement came the day after the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Good attempted to run over an ICE agent and was shot in response. A DHS official reportedly described the incident as an “act of domestic terror,” a characterization that has further polarized debate around immigration enforcement and protest activity.
Wilson mentioned Good in her video statement, describing her as a “poet” and a member of the community. “These are not abstractions,” Wilson said. “These are real people, real families, and real harm.”
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