Spokane City Council backs state law shielding undocumented immigrants, drawing large, emotional crowd.

Spokane City Council voted 5-2 to support a non-binding resolution upholding the state's sanctuary law, the Keep Washington Working Act, which restricts local law enforcement from aiding federal immigration enforcement. The resolution also aims to explore funding for legal services for undocumented immigrants. The meeting drew about 500 attendees, with strong emotions on both sides of the issue.

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