This week at Seattle’s federal building downtown, hundreds of kids are showing up to court.

They’ve been summoned to appear for immigration hearings. On Tuesday, more than a hundred juveniles appeared before a single judge. By the end of the proceeding, many received removal orders – a big step on the path to deportation.  

Since late June, adults and families have also been packed into immigration hearings much larger than normal, some scheduled on short notice.

They’ve been dubbed “mega master” hearings.

Guest:
Seattle Times reporter Nina Shapiro

Related stories:
Seattle Immigration Court starts ‘mega’ hearings, ‘welfare checks’ for kids - Seattle Times
Seattle Immigration Court launches new Trump tactic: ‘Mega’ hearings - Seattle Times

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This week at Seattle&rsquo;s federal building downtown, hundreds of kids are showing up to court.
They&rsquo;ve been summoned to appear for immigration hearings. On Tuesday, more than a hundred juveniles appeared before a single judge. By the end of the proceeding, many received removal orders &ndash; a big step on the path to deportation.&nbsp; 
Since late June, adults and families have also been packed into immigration hearings much larger than normal, some scheduled on short notice.
They&rsquo;ve been dubbed &ldquo;mega master&rdquo; hearings.
Guest:
<ul>
<li>Seattle Times reporter Nina Shapiro</li>
</ul>
Related stories:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-immigration-court-starts-mega-hearings-welfare-checks-for-kids/">Seattle Immigration Court starts &lsquo;mega&rsquo; hearings, &lsquo;welfare checks&rsquo; for kids - Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-immigration-court-launches-new-trump-tactic-mega-hearings/">Seattle Immigration Court launches new Trump tactic: &lsquo;Mega&rsquo; hearings - Seattle Times</a></li>
</ul>
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Since late June, adults and families have also been packed into immigration hearings much larger than normal, some scheduled on short notice.  They’ve been dubbed “mega master” hearings.

Hundreds of children are headed to 'mega' immigration hearings this week

One of Washington’s hottest statehouse races is for a district representing northwest Seattle, Shoreline, parts of Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. Legislative District 32 has an open seat, because longtime representative Cindy Ryu is challenging for a state senate seat.

For Position 1, the candidate field in this solidly-blue district is crowded with Democrats. 

For this round of interviews before the primary, Soundside is focusing on candidates who have raised more than $50,000 to fund their campaign.

Guest

Will Chen, Edmonds city councilmember 

Related Links

Six candidates vie for open House seat in 32nd District- The Daily Herald

Seattle-area state House race draws crowded field of Democratic hopefuls - The Washington State Standard

Soundside's interview with Keith Scully, candidate for Position 1 - KUOW

Soundside's interview with Chris Bloomquist, candidate for Position 1 - KUOW

Soundside's interview with Danica Noble, candidate for Position 1 - KUOW

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

One of Washington&rsquo;s hottest statehouse races is for a district representing northwest Seattle, Shoreline, parts of Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood.&nbsp;Legislative District 32 has an open seat, because longtime representative Cindy Ryu is challenging for a state senate seat.
For Position 1, the candidate field in this solidly-blue district is crowded with Democrats.&nbsp;
For this round of interviews before the primary, Soundside is focusing on candidates who have raised more than $50,000 to fund their campaign.
Guest <a href="https://www.electwillchen.com/">Will Chen</a>, Edmonds city councilmember&nbsp; Related Links
<a href="https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/07/03/six-candidates-vie-for-open-house-seat-in-32nd-district/">Six candidates vie for open House seat in 32nd District</a> - The Daily Herald <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/16/seattle-area-state-house-race-draws-crowded-field-of-democratic-hopefuls/">Seattle-area state House race draws crowded field of Democratic hopefuls</a> - The Washington State Standard
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/primary-elections-2026-keith-scully-candidate-for-position-1-legislative-district-32">Soundside's interview with Keith Scully, candidate for Position 1</a> - KUOW <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/primary-elections-2026-chris-bloomquist-candidate-for-position-1-legislative-district-32">Soundside's interview with Chris Bloomquist, candidate for Position 1</a> - KUOW
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/primary-elections-2026-danica-noble-candidate-for-position-1-legislative-district-32">Soundside's interview with Danica Noble, candidate for Position 1</a> - KUOW
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
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The 32nd includes some of northwest Seattle, Shoreline, parts of Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood.

Primary Elections 2026: Will Chen, candidate for Position 1, Legislative District 32

We’ve reached the end of another lovely week here in the Pacific Northwest, and while the barge has officially sailed away since we don’t have any more World Cup games HOSTED here in Seattle, there IS still a ton to do!

Here with SO MUCH weekend excitement is Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows!

LINKS:
Walla Walla Movie Crush
SIFF - In Theaters
road to everywhere - Screenings
The Last Picture Shows | Rustin Thompson
Oregon Country Fair
West Seattle Summer Fest
Ballard SeafoodFest
Kent Cornucopia Days
PNA's PhinneyWood Garage Sale Day
World Soccer Fan Celebration: Watch Parties
Event Calendar | Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™
Seattle Reign v Portland Thorns
Grudge Match BOGO
The West Seattle Saunter
Bare Buns Fun Run - Tiger Mountain

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

We&rsquo;ve reached the end of another lovely week here in the Pacific Northwest, and while the barge has officially sailed away since we don&rsquo;t have any more World Cup games HOSTED here in Seattle, there IS still a ton to do!
Here with SO MUCH weekend excitement is Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows!
LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.themoviecrush.com/">Walla Walla Movie Crush</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.siff.net/cinema/in-theaters">SIFF - In Theaters</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.roadtoeverywheremovie.com/screenings#:~:text=July%2010%20thru%20July%2013%20%2D%2D%2D%20Historic,with%20writer/director%20on%20July%2012https://www.roadtoeverywheremovie.com/">road to everywhere - Screenings</a></li>
<li><a href="https://rustinthompson.com/last-picture-shows/">The Last Picture Shows | Rustin Thompson</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.oregoncountryfair.org/">Oregon Country Fair</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://westseattlesummerfest.com/">West Seattle Summer Fest</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seafoodfest.org/">Ballard SeafoodFest</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://kcdays.com/kent-cornucopia-entertainment-2026/">Kent Cornucopia Days</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.phinneycenter.org/events/garage-sale-day/">PNA's PhinneyWood Garage Sale Day</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/lets-play-sea-26/world-soccer-fan-celebration/viewing-experiences">World Soccer Fan Celebration: Watch Parties</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattlefwc26.org/events/event-calendar">Event Calendar | Seattle FIFA World Cup 26&trade;</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.reignfc.com/match-hub">Seattle Reign v Portland Thorns</a>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.gofevo.com/event/BOGOSEAvPOR">Grudge Match BOGO</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattlesupersaunter.com/the-west-seattle-saunter">The West Seattle Saunter</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://tigermtnudists.com/bare-buns-fun-run-west/">Bare Buns Fun Run - Tiger Mountain</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Whether you're in the mood to run up a mountain in the buff, or head to the movies, we've got all the stuff that's worth doing this weekend!

Weekend Warmup: Get your Saunter on through West Seattle or brave the Bare Buns Fun Run!

One of Washington’s hottest statehouse races is for a district representing northwest Seattle, Shoreline, parts of Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. Legislative District 32 has an open seat, because longtime representative Cindy Ryu is challenging for a state senate seat.

For Position 1, the candidate field in this solidly-blue district is crowded with Democrats. 

For this round of interviews before the primary, Soundside is focusing on candidates who have raised more than $50,000 to fund their campaign.

Guest

Danica Noble, former attorney with the Federal Trade Commission

Related Links

Six candidates vie for open House seat in 32nd District- The Daily Herald

Seattle-area state House race draws crowded field of Democratic hopefuls - The Washington State Standard

Soundside's interview with Keith Scully, candidate for Position 1 - KUOW

Soundside's interview with Chris Bloomquist, candidate for Position 1 - KUOW

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

One of Washington&rsquo;s hottest statehouse races is for a district representing northwest Seattle, Shoreline, parts of Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood.&nbsp;Legislative District 32 has an open seat, because longtime representative Cindy Ryu is challenging for a state senate seat.
For Position 1, the candidate field in this solidly-blue district is crowded with Democrats.&nbsp;
For this round of interviews before the primary, Soundside is focusing on candidates who have raised more than $50,000 to fund their campaign.
Guest <a href="https://www.electdanica.com/">Danica Noble</a>, former attorney with the Federal Trade Commission Related Links
<a href="https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/07/03/six-candidates-vie-for-open-house-seat-in-32nd-district/">Six candidates vie for open House seat in 32nd District</a> - The Daily Herald <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/16/seattle-area-state-house-race-draws-crowded-field-of-democratic-hopefuls/">Seattle-area state House race draws crowded field of Democratic hopefuls</a> - The Washington State Standard
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/primary-elections-2026-keith-scully-candidate-for-position-1-legislative-district-32">Soundside's interview with Keith Scully, candidate for Position 1</a> - KUOW <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/primary-elections-2026-chris-bloomquist-candidate-for-position-1-legislative-district-32">Soundside's interview with Chris Bloomquist, candidate for Position 1</a> - KUOW
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Hundreds of children are headed to 'mega' immigration hearings this week

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