ICE Responds to WA's Legal Request over Inspections at Tacoma Facility

Tacoma ICE facility dispute heads to court over state access

Tacoma, Wash. — A court fight over state access to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma is underway as Washington seeks an order to let health inspectors into the facility.

ICE responds to WA's legal request over inspections at Tacoma facility

ICE claims Washington health officials has no legal authority to access certain areas of the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.

Report: Assault claims ignored at Washington ICE detention center

Report: Assault claims ignored at Washington ICE detention center mps-post Tue, 05/12/2026 - 05:00 Image (Washington News Service) Audio file A new report said officials at the Northwest Immigration and Customs Enforcement Processing Center in Tacoma have not been following legal processes for investigating claims of sexual abuse and assault.The research from the University of Washington Center for Human Rights showed the new seven-month con…