Gov. Bob Ferguson will convene a family separation rapid response team to recommend, protect and aid families of undocumented residents as the federal government continues to ramp up efforts to fulfill President Donald Trump's calls for mass deportations.

Governor Bob Ferguson issues executive order to form Family Separation Rapid Response Team to assist children of detained and deported immigrants.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the executive order Monday in response to the Trump administration’s deportation efforts.

Surrounded by immigrant advocates chanting, “Keep families together!” Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Monday creating a rapid response team to help Washington families targeted by the Trump administration for deportation.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order to create a rapid response team to support kids who may be separated in an immigration-related action