Washington Governor Ferguson Defies Trump on Immigration Enforcement

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson used the No Kings rally in Seattle on October 18, 2025 to publicly announce that he would not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement actions that he deemed unconstitutional. Ferguson declared that state law enforcement would not act as federal immigration agents and pledged to use all legal tools available to protect residents. His remarks drew a direct response from the White House threatening to withhold federal funds from Washington state.