Advocates demand halt to raids targeting Asian massage workers after crackdown in Washington

Police cite trafficking allegations and code violations while advocates say enforcement actions displaced workers, seized income and heightened fear among immigrant communities.

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Labor and immigrant safety groups are calling for an immediate stop to enforcement actions targeting Asian massage workers after coordinated raids shut down five businesses in Bothell, Washington, on April 14. Police cited suspected prostitution and trafficking, but advocates said the operations displaced workers, seize…