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Washington sues 'rogue and chaotic administration' over family separations

KUOW | By Jason Pagano,

Ross Reynolds, Alison Bruzek

Published June 21, 2018 at 1:43 PM AKDT

Governor Jay Inslee announced that Washington state is suing the Trump Administration over the family separation policy. Ross Reynolds asked him what that means, when the policy seems to be changing daily.

"We have demonstrated time and time again that this rogue and chaotic administration needs to have the semblance of order and fairness and equity that is given to us by the protection of the judicial system," said Governor Inslee, referring to the state's other lawsuits.