Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Washington state AG sues Motel 6 over giving ICE info on 9,000 guests

Seattle Times

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announces the state is suing Motel 6, alleging the budget hotel illegally disclosed the personal information of thousands of guests to immigration authorities. (Elaine Thompson / The Associated Press)

"Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Motel 6’s “actions are disturbing and they are unlawful,” saying the motel divulged to Immigration and Customs Enforcement information about more than 9,000 guests in Washington."

Washington’s attorney general is suing Motel 6, saying the budget hotel disclosed the personal information of thousands of guests to federal immigration authorities in violation of state law.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Wednesday Motel 6’s “actions are disturbing and they are unlawful.” He said the motel divulged to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the names, dates of birth, license-plate numbers and room numbers of more than 9,000 guests at six sites throughout the state.
He said at least six guests were detained.
Ferguson said the company’s actions violated the state’s consumer-protection law.

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