In this urgent update, we break down the controversial SB 5068 that just passed the Washington State Senate—allowing non-citizens (including asylees, refugees, TPS holders, and visa workers legally authorized to work in the US) to serve as police officers, firefighters, and prosecutors.
Key points:
It passed with EVERY Republican voting YES last session—but this time, ALL Republicans voted NO after pushback. Huge turnaround!
An amendment/striker now requires legal US work authorization and applies RETROACTIVELY to current employees.
Emergency clause added = takes effect immediately + blocks citizen referendum.
IWatch the full breakdown and see the bill details on leg.wa.gov (search SB 5068).
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