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Immigration Agents Accessing Driver Data | Seattle News
New research reveals federal immigration agents are still accessing Washington state driver data through Nlets, despite laws meant to block such cooperation—leading to at least 58 arrests tied to these queries. While the state argues the database is vital for public safety, Governor Ferguson’s office pushes to restrict access further, sparking a growing tension between privacy and law enforcement needs. Real lives are affected: people pulled over and arrested by immigration agents, sometimes without warrants or with children present, fueling fear and uncertainty. Though a disclaimer claims…
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