Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed an executive order creating a family-separation rapid response team amid a looming wave of mass deportations.

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

In anticipation of mass deportations of illegal aliens by newly-elected President Donald Trump, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order intended to provide services for children of those deported.

In response to President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order on Monday, aiming to support children if their parents or caregivers are deported or detained.

Bob Ferguson was sworn into office as Washington's new governor Wednesday afternoon. He's the state's first new governor in 12 years. Ferguson said his focus will be on the large budget deficit, public safety,

A day after outgoing three-term Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address, Bob Ferguson was sworn in as the state’s 24th governor on Wednesday. Ferguson has served as the state attorney general since 2013 and was a member of the King County Council before that.

Bob Ferguson is officially the governor of Washington. Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office on Wednesday in front of family, friends and lawmakers in a crowded House of Representatives chamber.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson promised to tackle the state's housing affordability problems and protect abortion rights in his first speech to the Legislature on Wednesday, delivering his address minutes after being sworn into office. Why it matters ...

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 the mass deportation .

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.

Immediately upon taking office, Ferguson will have to face the state's $12 billion budget gap and the incoming Trump administration.