Immigration Agents Accessing Driver Data | Seattle News

New research reveals federal immigration agents are still accessing Washington state driver data through Nlets, despite laws meant to block such cooperation—leading to at least 58 arrests tied to these queries. While the state argues the database is vital for public safety, Governor Ferguson’s office pushes to restrict access further, sparking a growing tension between privacy and law enforcement needs. Real lives are affected: people pulled over and arrested by immigration agents, sometimes without warrants or with children present, fueling fear and uncertainty. Though a disclaimer claims data shouldn’t be used for civil immigration enforcement, records show searches happen just before traffic stops—suggesting the disclaimer is ineffective. As the state weighs next steps, federal agencies insist their use is lawful, leaving the debate over data access unresolved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee79e9b55f497721