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 mass deportations.

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

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

Governor Bob Ferguson issues executive order to form Family Separation Rapid Response Team to assist children of detained and deported immigrants.

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.