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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – December 20, 2024

Posted on December 20, 2024

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We are getting our message out.  
Just in the last few weeks, the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) has been featured in several powerful media stories showcasing our statewide leadership in pushing back against a growing anti-immigrant agenda. 
This work is critical and we can’t do it without the support of this community so before you get to these stories, can you chip in today to fuel our advocacy for policies that center the humanity and well being of immigrants and refugees?


📺WAISN pushes back against a bill to end WA’s sanctuary state law📺

Vanessa Reyes, WAISN Policy Manager, spoke with KING 5 about WAISN’s work to protect Washington’s status as a sanctuary state and defend our immigrant communities against a new effort to weaken the Keep Washington Working Act. Check out the interview>


📰How immigrants & agriculture in WA might be affected by changes in D.C. & Olympia📰

WAISN Executive Director Brenda Rodríguez López spoke with the Yakima Herald-Republic about how we’re stepping up in this moment of heightened threats against immigrant communities, highlighting WAISN’s expanded Deportation Defense Hotline hours for 2025, rapid response teams, and community defense efforts as key tools to push back against increased immigration enforcement activity. Check out the full article >


📻Advocating for WA immigrants under Trump📻

In an NPR news podcast, Vanessa also sat with KUOW’s Libby Denkmann and the Northwest Immigrants Rights Project’s (NIWRP) Matt Adams to discuss how WAISN and other WA immigrant advocates are preparing to continue the fight against increasing anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric. Check out the interview>


Now more than ever, where and how we show up for our communities matters. That’s why from TV, to radio, to print — from Puget sound to Eastern Washington — we are raising our voices! 

Like Brenda said, we’ve been here before, and we know what’s at stake. Now, as we plan for the future, we know that it’s going to take all of us together to protect our wins, like Keep Working Working, and a future where all immigrants can thrive. With your help, we can continue challenging harmful narratives, advocating for change, and empowering our communities.

Can you chip in to help us keep pushing forward so that our collective voice grows even stronger in 2025?

In solidarity,

Silvia Leija-Rosas

Pronouns: She/Her

Digital Organizer


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Están escuchando nuestro mensaje. 

En estas últimas semanas, la Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington (WAISN, por sus siglas en inglés) ha estado en varios reportajes en los medios de comunicación hablando sobre nuestro liderazgo alrededor del estado mostrando resistencia contra la agenda anti-inmigrante.

Este trabajo es fundamental y no podemos hacerlo sin el apoyo de esta comunidad, así que antes de que empiece a leer estas historias, ¿puede hacer una aportación para fortalecer nuestro trabajo de abogacía que promueve la humanidad y el bienestar de los inmigrantes y refugiados?


📺WAISN se opone a un proyecto de ley que quiere eliminar la ley santuario de Washington📺

Vanessa Reyes, Gerente de Política de WAISN, habló con KING 5 sobre el trabajo que WAISN está haciendo para proteger el estatus de Washington como un estado santuario y defender a nuestras comunidades de inmigrantes contra nuevas amenazas que buscan eliminar la Ley Keep Washington Working. Vea la entrevista aquí (disponible sólo en inglés)>


📰Los cambios en Washington DC y en Olympia podrían afectar a los inmigrantes y a la agricultura en el Estado de Washington📰

La directora ejecutiva de WAISN, Brenda Rodríguez López, habló con el Yakima Herald-Republic sobre cómo nos estamos preparando en estos momentos de mayor amenaza contra nuestras comunidades inmigrantes, resaltando la expansión del horario de la Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación para el 2025, los equipos de Respuesta Rápida y los mecanismos de defensa de la comunidad como herramientas clave para luchar contra el aumento de la actividad de inmigración. Vea el artículo completo aquí (disponible sólo en inglés)>


📻Abogando por los inmigrantes de Washington durante la presidencia de Trump📻

En un podcast de noticias de NPR, Vanessa habló con Libby Denkmann de KUOW y Matt Adams del Proyecto de Derechos para los Inmigrantes del Noroeste (NIWRP) para discutir cómo WAISN y otros defensores de los inmigrantes de Washington se están preparando para continuar la lucha contra el aumento de la retórica y las políticas anti-inmigrantes. Escuche la entrevista aquí (disponible sólo en inglés)>


Ahora más que nunca, es importante movilizarnos. Por eso, desde la televisión, la radio y la prensa, desde el Puget Sound hasta Yakima, ¡alzamos nuestras voces! 

Como dijo Brenda, ya hemos estado aquí antes y sabemos lo que puede pasar. Ahora, mientras planificamos para el futuro, sabemos que necesitamos la unión de todos para proteger nuestras victorias, como Keep Working Working, y un futuro en el que todos los inmigrantes puedan prosperar. Con su ayuda, podemos seguir luchando en contra de narrativas dañinas, abogando por el cambio y empoderando a nuestras comunidades. 

¿Puede ayudarnos a que nuestra voz colectiva sea más fuerte en el 2025?

En solidaridad,

Silvia Leija-Rosas

Pronombre: Ella

Organizadora Digital

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Party Calendar

February 2026

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  • Posters for Progress!

    Posters for Progress!

    February 2, 2026  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838

    Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action!
    There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table.

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    February 3, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    February 3, 2026  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco

    Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco

    February 4, 2026  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Pasco Library 1320 W. Hopkins St. Pasco, WA

    Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there!

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    February 5, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

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  • Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

    Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

    February 6, 2026  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Moonshot Brewery 8804 West Victoria Ave Kennewick

    Join us for socializing and having some fun!

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  • No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    February 7, 2026  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    East Highland Avenue & South Highway 395 Hermiston, OR 97838

    Join local community members in Hermiston for our No One Is Above the Law visibility action!
    On the first Saturday of each month join folks in fighting for accountability, democracy, and justice — reminding our neighbors that the rule of law applies to everyone.

    Bring your signs, your voice, and your energy for an hour of peaceful sign-waving and community visibility.
    📅 When: 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM | 📍 Where: Corner of Hwy 395 & Highland (by Safeway), Hermiston, OR

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  • Sunnyside Protest I.C.E. and Rally for Peace

    Sunnyside Protest I.C.E. and Rally for Peace

    February 7, 2026  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    East Lincoln Avenue & Yakima Valley Highway Sunnyside, WA 98944

    This a local Indivisible event hosted by Central Washington Resistance!

    Saturday, February 7th, there will be a protest from 12pm-2pm! We will meet on the sidewalk on the corner of East Lincoln Ave & Yakima Valley Hwy. In Sunnyside!

    Community, bring your 'No ICE' signs, your flags, and your voices! We are tired of I.C.E. bringing violence to our communities and this administration spreading fear here and in other countries! Please share… See you there

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  • Posters for Progress!

    Posters for Progress!

    February 9, 2026  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838

    Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action!
    There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table.

    See more details

  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    February 9, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    February 10, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    February 10, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick

    Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick

    February 11, 2026  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Mid-Columbia Library - Union Street 1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338

    Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there!

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    February 12, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

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  • Tri-City Democrats - Friday, February 13, 6:00 PM

    Tri-City Democrats - Friday, February 13, 6:00 PM

    February 13, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Round Table Pizza3201 W Court St, Pasco

    This month we'll meet at the round Table Pizza on Court Street in Pasco. February 13 at 6pm. Come gather with like-minded folks and share some fellowship, food and beverages. As is our normal practice, Tri-City Democrats will order several pizzas to share. We'll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group. Some of our generous members are likely to purchase pitchers of beer to share. If you want the salad bar or soft drinks, you are on your own for those items.

    At this writing, we do not have a planned program, but we will have 'Hate Has no Home Here' signs available. We will also briefly discuss our budget for 2026.

    For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/313259935/

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  • Posters for Progress!

    Posters for Progress!

    February 16, 2026  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838

    Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action!
    There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table.

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    February 17, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    February 17, 2026  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco

    Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco

    February 18, 2026  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Pasco Library 1320 W. Hopkins St. Pasco, WA

    Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there!

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    February 19, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

  • Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting

    Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting

    February 19, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Location: Library, 1320 W Hopkins Street, Pasco Virtual Option (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9144488289?pwd=OENYNWRxR1VtQkVFT1RsMU13RlZLUT09

    We’re excited to invite you to our February General Meeting on Thursday, February 19th!
    As always, we’ll kick things off with our community potluck at 5:30 PM, followed by the meeting at 6:00 PM.
    You can join us in person at the Pasco MCL Branch Library (1320 W. Hopkins) or on Zoom. We’d love to see you in whichever way works best for you.

    See more details

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  • Posters for Progress!

    Posters for Progress!

    February 23, 2026  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838

    Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action!
    There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table.

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    February 24, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

    February 24, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick

    Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick

    February 25, 2026  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Mid-Columbia Library - Union Street 1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338

    Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there!

    See more details

•
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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    February 26, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    February 26, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

    See more details

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  • Stitch & Story Circle with Indivisible Tri-Cities

    Stitch & Story Circle with Indivisible Tri-Cities

    February 28, 2026  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Richland Public Library Conference Room B 955 Northgate Richland, WA

    You’re invited to our next Stitch & Story Circle with Indivisible Tri-Cities!

    Join us for a cozy, welcoming morning of book discussion, community conversation, and knitting or crafting if you’d like.

    See more details

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