Border Patrol arrests firefighters battling Washington wildfire, sparking political outrage
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Two firefighters working on a wildfire in Washington state were arrested by U.S. Border Patrol for being in the U.S. illegally, prompting criticism from local officials and senators who argue the arrests undermine wildfire response efforts and are morally wrong, especially during active fire suppression.
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- Democrats seek ‘immediate answers’ after reported arrests of firefighters by US border agents The Guardian
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