Ferguson’s executive order directs the “immediate creation of the family-separation rapid response team” in the state’s Department of Children, Youth and Families. He said that for many families statewide, Trump’s policies could inflict untold harms.

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

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson creates a team to support children facing family separation due to immigration actions.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D) signed an executive order Monday, a week following President Donald Trump's inauguration, aiming to protect immigrant families and respond to family separation.

The team intends to help kids whose parents are deported, especially in situations such as if a parent is taken into custody while their child is in school.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed an executive order to create a state team focused on responding to the separation of migrant families as the Trump administration promises mass deportations.

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.