Ben was also featured in Underscore Native News, an Indigenous-centered news organization covering stories from the Pacific Northwest. Since returning home, Ben has become an advocate for policy reform in Washington State and joined organizations like Civil Survival, Living with Conviction, and Just Solutions to support access to legal representation, reentry support, and racial and economic justice.

Our client Ben Brockie was featured in the University of Washington Magazine. The piece shares Ben's moving story of loss, resilience, hope, and freedom. After being granted clemency in 2024, Ben enrolled at the University of Washington, where he is majoring in sociology and American Indian studies. Upon graduating in June 2026, Ben plans to attend law school. Since coming home, he has founded a campus organization to support formerly incarcerated students and advocated for greater awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People.

This KING 5 article outlines how habeas corpus petitions are being used to challenge unlawful detentions. The story features our client, Melissa Tran, who has since been released from custody and reunited with her family.

KUOW shared an update on Alan’s case after a Seattle judge ruled that he had been unlawfully detained. The story features comments from SCP and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.

PBS News Hour did a special report on Alan, placing his case within the broader context of the current immigration landscape, specifically the unprecedented threats to longtime residents.

KUOW also covered Alan’s fight to prevent his deportation to Laos. The article describes the deep ties Alan has to his community in West Seattle and the support he has received since first being detained in July.

KING 5 covered the release of our client, Alan Phetsadakone, from immigration custody. Alan was represented by an SCP pro bono attorney from Stritmatter Law.

KING 5 featured the story of our client, Kimlis Tek, who was transferred into immigration custody after completing his prison sentence. The article addresses the concept of “double punishment” for immigrants whose prior convictions threaten their status as lawful permanent residents.

The South Seattle Emerald published an opinion piece from SCP’s Executive Director on the injustice of third-country deportations.

The Seattle Times profiles two SCP clients facing deportation who received pardons.