us–immigration arrest-seattle

Lawyers for 'dreamer' seek his release at Friday hearing

Lawyers are asking a federal court in Seattle to order the immediate release of a man detained by immigration agents despite his participation in a federal program to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally. But the U.S. Justice Department says the court has no authority over the case.

US prosecutors: Arrested Seattle 'dreamer' admits gang ties

The Justice Department says a Seattle area man detained by immigration agents despite his participation in a federal program to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children has admitted to having gang ties and to having been arrested previously.