HUMSI — Human Security Initiative

Human Impact Project

A living database documenting reported immigration enforcement incidents and their human impact.

Russian asylum seeker fleeing military conscription detained in Tacoma, Washington

A Russian asylum seeker who fled persecution for refusing to fight in the invasion of Ukraine was detained in Tacoma over alleged supervision violations, then released by court order.

Mar 18, 2026Tacoma, WACountry of origin: Russia

Russian asylum seeker fleeing military conscription detained in Tacoma, Washington
Photo via Investigate West

A Russian asylum seeker who fled persecution over refusing to participate in Russia's invasion of Ukraine was among at least 16 asylum seekers detained at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington, and later released by federal court order. The detention was based on alleged violations of the Intensive Supervision Appearance program.

Suggest a correction, comment, or update

Tags

Sources

Similar Incidents

Loading…

More incidents in Washington