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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 19 MIN

Inside the private room where volunteers monitor ICE flights

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ICE activities, detainment, and deportations can be a black box. Over the weekend as many as 200 Venezuelans were deported to El Salvador and their alleged crimes remain unclear.  In Seattle, local volunteers get a glimpse inside that box gathering each week to monitor detainees moving in and out of King County Airport. Volunteer observer Stan Shikuma tells us why. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ICE activities, detainment, and deportations can be a black box. Over the weekend as many as 200 Venezuelans were deported to El Salvador and their alleged crimes remain unclear. In Seattle, local volunteers get a glimpse inside that box gathering each week to monitor detainees moving in and out of King County Airport. Volunteer observer Stan Shikuma tells us why.

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