Seattle City Council adopts emergency legislation pausing expansion of detention centers while officials evaluate future policy options for the city

Seattle, Washington – Seattle city leaders have taken swift action to halt the potential growth of detention facilities within city limits, approving emergency legislation that places an immediate pause on such developments. In a unanimous vote, the Seattle City Council adopted a one-year moratorium blocking new permit applications for detention centers, as well as any […] The post Seattle City Council adopts emergency legislation pausing expansion of detention centers while officials evaluate future policy options for the city appeared first on EastLake News.