Slog AM: The Feds Move Into the Bay Area, Trump Pardons His Crypto Bro, Ex-Student Sues the Seattle School District
Several police departments in Washington revoked external access to their Flock Safety surveillance data after learning US Border Patrol accessed the system. King County shut down 17 unpermitted food vendors near Lumen Field, citing health risks and unfair competition. The student assaulted by a teacher at Meany Middle School seeks $76-124 million in damages from Seattle Public Schools, alleging the district knew of the teacher’s risk. Tacoma City Council expanded its homeless camping ban. Federal agents moved into California’s Bay Area for an anti-immigrant crackdown. The Pentagon introduced a new press corps filled with right-wing outlets after major media refused to sign its new access policy.