preemptive-defense — 7 jurisdictions passed moratoriums (6mo-1yr) blocking new detention facility permits after DHS pre-solicitation. Coordinated regional response.

preemptive-defense — 6-month moratorium on siting/permitting involuntary detention facilities in unincorporated Pierce County. Passed 5-2.

contested — Whatcom County Council voted 5-2 on June 23, 2026 to impose a one-year moratorium on accepting or approving permits for new immigration detention facilities in unincorporated county areas. Passed as part of a coordinated wave of similar actions across Western Washington cities (Bellingham and neighbors pursuing parallel bans), prompted by the federal government's ~$45B detention expansion push. No facility has been proposed for the county; this is a preemptive block.