Port of Seattle ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Immigration Actions at Sea-Tac

Port of Seattle ‘deeply concerned’ about immigration actions at Sea-Tac

Commissioners said they are pressing federal officials for answers about people being held in custody at the airport for extended periods.

Port of Seattle Commissioners demand transparency, fair treatment in SEA Airport detentions - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

The Port of Seattle Commission issued a joint statement on Friday, May 23, 2025, expressing deep concern over reports that individuals have been detained for extended periods of time in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). “Prolonged detention without appropriate process not only raises serious concerns — it undermines public trust,” the commissioners said in the statement. “We do expect…