Kenyan Working for Washington State Agency Arrested Over Alleged Visa Overstay

A Kenyan national employed by Washington State’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families was arrested by immigration officers during a traffic stop in Seattle on Monday. ICE says he allegedly entered the United States on a B-2 tourist visa and stayed beyond his authorized period; the article gives his entry date as February 6, 2091. The state agency confirmed he had worked there since August 16, 2024, and had provided valid documents authorizing employment when hired. The case has drawn attention to the distinction between work authorization and lawful immigration status amid intensified U.S. immigration enforcement.