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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – January 29, 2025

Posted on January 29, 2025

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We have received notice from various sources that immigration officials may be present on the Olympia Capitol Campus this Thursday during Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day (IRAD). 

While at this moment we cannot confirm additional details, we want to ensure that everyone in our community has the information they need to make the best decision for themselves and their loved ones. Your safety and well-being are our priority, and we encourage everyone to evaluate their personal situation and make the decision that feels right for them.

If you plan to attend, we strongly encourage you to:

  • Know Your Rights – If you are approached by law enforcement or immigration officials, remember that you have the right to remain silent and do not have to answer questions about your immigration status. You also have the right to refuse a search of yourself or your belongings without a warrant signed by a judge. You also have a right to film in public and should consider documenting any interaction with immigration or law enforcement officials. 
  • Risk Assessment – If you are undocumented, have an open immigration case, or have prior interactions with immigration enforcement, consider whether attending in person is the best decision for you. 
  • Have a Safety Plan – If you choose to attend, have a plan in case of emergency. This includes sharing your location with trusted contacts, carrying contact information for an immigration attorney, and knowing whom to call if you need help. If you can, attend with a group of people you know and trust so that you can provide mutual support when needed. Have information of emergency contacts who know you will be at IRAD on hand. 
  • Avoid Self-Incrimination – Do not carry false documents, do not sign anything without legal counsel, and do not provide unnecessary personal information to officials. Do not carry anything that could identify your nationality. If you are a non-citizen and have valid immigration documentation (such as a work permit or green card), you should carry those documents. It is also advisable to carry evidence of having lived in the US for more than two years. 
  • WAISN Support – WAISN will have trained volunteers available to provide support, observe interactions with law enforcement, and connect individuals to legal resources if needed. 
  • Consider supporting our work in other ways – If attending in person poses too great a risk, consider supporting our advocacy efforts in other ways. Sign up for WAISN’s ActionNetwork to find out how to stay engaged.

We refuse to back down from the racist extremists who are trying to intimidate us. In response to this report, we’re activating our network to invite allies and advocates — if you’re in a place to do so, please join us tomorrow to stand in unwavering solidarity with immigrants in Olympia.

This event, now in its eighth year, has grown into a powerful pillar of the movement for immigrant justice in Washington. But our fight does not start or end at IRAD, and we will continue to stand together and care for one another, no matter what.

In the struggle,

Brenda Rodríguez López & Catalina Velasquez

Executive Directors


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La Red de Solidaridad con los Inmigrantes de Washington será la anfitriona del 8º Día Anual de Abogacía para Inmigrantes y Refugiados en Olympia, WA el 30 de enero. 

Cada año, cientos de miembros de WAISN se reúnen de todo el estado de Washington para el Día de Abogacía para Inmigrantes y Refugiados (IRAD), un día para celebrar el poder y la resiliencia de nuestras comunidades mientras abogamos por las políticas estatales que más impactan nuestras vidas.

Este año, nos enfrentamos a nuevos ataques y aumento de detenciones migratorias de miembros de nuestras comunidades. Hemos recibido aviso de varias fuentes de que los agentes de inmigración pueden estar presentes en el Campus del Capitolio de Olympia este jueves durante el Día de Defensa de Inmigrantes y Refugiados (IRAD).

En este momento no podemos confirmar detalles adicionales, pero queremos asegurarnos de que todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad tengan la información que necesitan para tomar la mejor decisión para ellos y sus seres queridos. Su seguridad y bienestar son nuestra prioridad, y alentamos a todos a evaluar su situación personal y tomar la decisión que les parezca correcta.

Si planea asistir, le recomendamos que:

  • Conozca sus derechos con. ICE – Sí se enfrenta con las autoridades o agentes de inmigración, tiene derecho a guardar silencio y no está obligado a responder a preguntas acerca de dónde nació o su estatus migratorio. Tiene el derecho de negarse a una búsqueda personal o de sus pertenencias sin una orden judicial firmada por un juez. También tiene derecho a tomar fotos, grabar vídeos y anotar cualquier detalle del incidente. 
  • Evaluación de riesgos – Si no tiene papeles, tiene un caso de inmigración pendiente, o si tiene interacciones previas con ICE, considere si asistir a IRAD en persona es la mejor decisión para usted. 
  • Prepare un plan de seguridad – Si decide asistir a IRAD, por favor prepare un plan en caso de emergencia. Esto incluye: compartir su ubicación con sus seres queridos, llevar en su persona información para contactar un abogado de inmigracion, y saber a quien contactar si necesita ayuda. Si puede, asista con un grupo de personas de confianza para que puedan prestarse apoyo mutuo si es necesario. Tenga a mano información de contactos de emergencia quienes sepan que estará en IRAD.
  • Evite autoinculpación – No lleve documentos falsos, no firme nada sin asesoramiento legal y no proporcione información personal innecesaria a las autoridades. No lleve nada que pueda identificar su nacionalidad. Si no es ciudadano pero tiene documentación de inmigración válida (como un permiso de trabajo o una tarjeta de residencia) debe tener esos documentos a mano en todo momento. También es aconsejable llevar con usted pruebas de haber vivido en los Estados Unidos por lo menos dos años si es posible. 
  • Apoyo de WAISN – WAISN tendrá voluntarios capacitados para prestar apoyo, observar posibles interacciones con las autoridades y conectar a las personas con recursos legales si es necesario.
  • Apoye a nuestro trabajo de otras maneras – Si asistir en persona supone un riesgo demasiado elevado para usted, considere apoyar a nuestros esfuerzos de abogacía de otras maneras. Inscríbase aquí para recibir alertas de WAISN por correo electrónico sobre nuestras campañas y cómo seguir participando en la lucha para la justicia de los inmigrantes.

Nos negamos a retroceder ante las amenazas de racistas que intentan intimidarnos. En respuesta a este informe, estamos activando nuestra red e invitando a aliados y activistas a participar — si está en un lugar para hacerlo, únase a nosotros mañana para solidarizarse con nuestra comunidad inmigrante en Olympia.

En la lucha,

Brenda Rodríguez López y Catalina Velasquez

Directoras Ejecutivas

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    November 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.
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    Richland City Council

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

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    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    November 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.

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  • Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

    Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

    November 6, 2026  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Moonshot Brewing, 8804 W Victoria Ave # 140, Kennewick, WA 99336, USA

    Join us for socializing and having some fun!

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  • Veterans Day Parade

    Veterans Day Parade

    November 7, 2026  8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    North Grosscup Road, N Grosscup Rd, West Richland, WA 99353, USA

    Meet at 8:30 am at Grosscup and 62nd, near Tapteal Elementary School to decorate the float. We march at 9:30.

    Sign up to march
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    No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    November 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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    Benton County Executive Board

    November 9, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    November 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.
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    Kennewick City Council Workshop

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

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    November 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.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    November 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/

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  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

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

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    November 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.

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  • Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

    Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

    November 21, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Mid-Columbia Library (Union) 1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338

    Our monthly Indivisible Tri-Cities meetings are all about taking action in our community.📆

    💬We’ll be talking about what’s happening, how our community organizations are stepping up, and how we can help. We’ll also start planning for upcoming events.

    🗣️We want to hear from you! Your ideas and input matter.

    ✊This is how we build power together. Come connect, learn, and take action with us. See you there!

    If you're able, please bring a non-perishable food item for donation. We strive to collect these resources at every Indivisible Tri-Cities event, on behalf of our community partners.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    November 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/

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    Richland City Council Workshop

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

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    November 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.

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  • 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

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    November 26, 2026  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    November 26, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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