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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 01:52 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 01:52 EST
status: reported
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# Washington prosecutors won't defend every immigration detention case

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington said Monday it can't defend every immigration detention petition and will let judges rule unopposed.

Section: [Public Safety](/montreal/section/safety.md) · Entities: [U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington](/montreal/wiki/u-s-attorney-s-office-for-the-western-district-of-washington.md)

## Coverage

- [CTV News Montreal](https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/faced-with-influx-prosecutor-in-washington-says-he-lacks-resources-to-defend-immigration-cases/), 2026-11-10 01:52 EST: Faced with influx, prosecutor in Washington says he lacks resources to defend immigration cases

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