Wash. Gov Hits Back After Bondi Threatens Charges

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said his state will not be bullied after Attorney General Pam Bondi threatened criminal charges against him regarding the state’s sanctuary policies, The Center Square reported.

Ferguson and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, both Democrats, received letters from Bondi charging that the state’s and city’s sanctuary policies violate federal immigration laws. In the latter, Bondi demands that Ferguson and others submit a response confirming their commitment to comply with federal law, The Center Square said.

Anyone operating “under the color” of law who obstructs federal immigration enforcement could face criminal charges, Bondi wrote.

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