Laws and policies to support immigrant and refugees

KCC 2.15 training: Protecting immigrants, refugees, and limited English speakers

"While still adhering to federal law, King County Code 2.15 Immigrant, Refugees and Language Access Ordinance (KCC 2.15) prevents the use of County funds and resources on federal immigration enforcement and outlines the steps the County uses to protect immigrants and refugees seeking services from the County, or who are victims or witnesses of crime."

Prohibitions on immigration inquiries

County employees and agents may not inquire about a person's citizenship, immigration status, or place of birth unless required by state or federal law, regulation, directive, or court order.

Public Health – Seattle & King County

• Health benefits, opportunities, and services cannot be conditioned on citizenship or immigration status.
• Immigration status inquiries may only be made to determine benefit eligibility or seek reimbursement from federal, state, or third-party payers.

Restrictions on sharing personal information

County employees and agencies may not provide personal information, including place of birth, household members, services received, or court/release dates, to federal immigration authorities unless required by law.