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President Joe Biden today revoked former President Trump’s memo which ordered federal agencies to withhold federal grant dollars from … [Read more...] about President Biden Rescinds Trump’s “Anarchist Jurisdictions” Memo

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes issued the following statement after a King County Superior Court judge upheld as constitutional all but one word in … [Read more...] about City Attorney’s Statement on Victory in Tenant Protection Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has dropped its inquiry into the City of Seattle’s racial equity training for City … [Read more...] about DOJ Drops Investigation into City’s Racial Equity Training

Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5, North Seattle) applauded the City of Seattle’s intention to join as a plaintiff in Attorney General Bob … [Read more...] about Councilmember Debora Juarez Applauds City’s Intent to Join Lawsuit Against National Archives Closure

U.S. District Court Judge Richard Jones ordered that the City of Seattle’s moratorium on residential evictions will remain in effect as the lawsuit … [Read more...] about Pete Holmes’ Statement on favorable Eviction Moratorium ruling

Standing up for the urgent and critical need for racial justice initiatives at all levels of government, the City of Seattle and Public Rights Project … [Read more...] about City of Seattle and Public Rights Project Lead National Effort to Fight Trump Administration’s Assault on Multiculturalism And Diversity Training

The cities of Seattle, Portland, and New York filed a federal lawsuit today challenging President Trump’s Memorandum titled "Reviewing Funding to … [Read more...] about Seattle, Portland, New York sue Trump Administration over directive to withhold federal dollars

The Washington State Supreme Court found voter Initiative 976 (I-976) unconstitutional today, noting, “(I-976) contains more than one … [Read more...] about Coalition Prevails in Initiative 976 Lawsuit at State Supreme Court

Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan, King County Executive Dow Constantine, King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg and Seattle City Attorney Pete … [Read more...] about City and County Leaders Seek Answers from Federal Officials on Potential Intervention in Seattle

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes issued the following statement in response to community calls to refrain from prosecuting protesters … [Read more...] about City Attorney’s Statement on Peaceful Protesters

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes issued the following statement:  “After hearing from community voices and our Seattle City Councilmembers, … [Read more...] about City Attorney to withdraw civil petition challenging inquest process

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes issued the following statement regarding George Floyd, recent demonstrations in Seattle, and the … [Read more...] about City Attorney to Withdraw Consent Decree Motion