Northwest Immigrant Rights Project – October 21, 2025

Posted on October 21, 2025

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While we missed seeing you at last week’s Evening of Justice, I want to express our sincere appreciation for your support and continued interest in our mission.

At the event, our keynote speaker Beth Farmer said, “volunteering with NWIRP gives me hope. Sitting face-to-face with someone, helping them collect evidence, providing a report that could literally change their future—that gives me a sense of power and purpose. It reminds me that each of us can do something. Each of us has a role to play.”

If you are interested in taking a pro bono case with us, or at the very least learn more about our work, please email our pro bono coordinators, Jordan Wasserman (jordan@nwirp.org) or Bill Schwarz (bill@nwirp.org).

We know that the federal administration has a stated goal of mass detention and mass deportation of immigrant communities, and we are experiencing changes in immigration law we have not seen in more than three decades. But we also know that as NWIRP takes action to defend the rights of our client communities, our clients and the NWIRP team are not alone in this fight.

We need your help to ensure that there is no doubt in the minds of our client communities that we are here for them and ready to take their calls, listen to their stories, and fight alongside them in court. Thank you for your support in this work. If you haven’t had the chance to donate to NWIRP this year you can still make a contribution towards our mission at nwirp.org/donate.

Thank you for being part of our community.

With immense gratitude,

Malou Chávez

Executive Director

P.S: We will be hosting a free virtual immigration update later today. We’ll be giving an update in English from 5 – 545, and then the same updates in Spanish from 545-630pm. You can register for the webinar here.

Thank you, Sponsors!

Ali Higgs & Ryan Stamper
Cafecito Mexican Bakery
Connelly Law Offices, PLLC
Higuera & VanDerhoef PLLC
In honor of Jadanne Markle
McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren PLLC
Microsoft Corporation
Navarro Law, PLLC
Tanggol Migrante Movement – Washington
Weisbrod Matteis & Copley PLLC

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Aunque te extrañamos en nuestra Velada por la Justicia de la semana pasada, quiero expresarte nuestra más sincero agradecimiento por tu apoyo e interés continuo en nuestra misión.

Durante el evento, nuestra oradora principal, Beth Farmer, dijo: “Ser voluntaria con NWIRP me da esperanza. Sentarme cara a cara con alguien, ayudarle a recopilar evidencia, redactar un informe que literalmente podría cambiar su futuro; eso me da un sentido de poder y propósito. Me recuerda que cada uno de nosotros puede hacer algo. Cada uno tiene un papel que desempeñar.”

Si te interesa tomar un caso pro bono con nosotros, o al menos conocer más sobre nuestro trabajo, por favor comunícate con nuestros coordinadores de pro bono, Jordan Wasserman (jordan@nwirp.org) o Bill Schwarz (bill@nwirp.org).

Sabemos que la administración federal ha declarado como meta la detención y deportación masiva de comunidades inmigrantes; y estamos presenciando cambios en la ley migratoria que no habíamos visto en más de tres décadas. Pero también sabemos que, NWIRP tomará acción para defender los derechos de nuestras comunidades de nuestros clientes, y nuestros clientes y el equipo de NWIRP no están solos en esta lucha.

Necesitamos tu ayuda para asegurar que nuestras comunidades tengan la certeza de que estaremos aquí para ellas, listos para atender sus llamadas, escuchar sus historias y luchar a su lado en los tribunales. Gracias por tu apoyo a nuestro trabajo. Si aún no has tenido la oportunidad de donar a NWIRP este año, todavía puedes hacer una contribución a nuestra misión en nwirp.org/donate.

Gracias por ser parte de nuestra comunidad.

Con inmensa gratitud,

Malou Chávez

Directora Ejecutiva

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1	2 Posters for Progress! Posters for Progress! March 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 •	3 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday March 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 8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting - ZOOM 8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting - ZOOM March 3, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82355557815 we are looking to host our next meeting for the LD8 Democratic committee "Online Only" to make things easier for all those involved. We would love for everyone who has the time to attend and give us feedback and add to the input for what is next. We have been dark for a little bit and want to change that, and that means we need folks like you. We are Looking to meet up on Tuesday, March 6 at 5:30 p.m. Please click this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82355557815 Hope to see you there! See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council March 3, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • • •	4 Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco March 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 •	5 Protect the Ballot Webinar Series Protect the Ballot Webinar Series March 5, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_swyQkoSlTO2Z7C4THaSL1A#/registration Protect the Ballot Community, PTB's niche in fighting for our democracy is different, and yes, more technically oriented than most voting rights groups’ work. Our focus is on protecting the vote from the moment the voter checks in at the polling place to the certification and auditing of the vote tallies. There is important work being done by many other groups to address new threats to voters' access to the polling places. We try to help pick up the essential voter protection effort beginning at check-in, and your help is needed in that essential voter protection effort! Given Trump’s most recent threats of controlling voting processes and seizing voting machines, we are redoubling our efforts to urge the adoption of resilient systems and processes that can withstand the coming challenge, such as audits and meaningful recount See more details Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs March 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 • •	6 Community Whistle Packaging & Training Community Whistle Packaging & Training March 6, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA Join our Indivisible Tri-Cities book and knitting club every month at the Richland Public Library for a warm and lively meetup. All readers and crafters are welcome! 📖Book choices include both fiction and nonfiction that are relevant to our goals of creating a just, inclusive, and equitable society for all. You do not have to read this month's book to join our meetup. 🧶Bring a craft to work on while we chat, or learn a new one from one of our members. You do not have to be a crafter to join our gathering. 👀There's no need to RSVP for a Stitch & Story Circle. This posting will be updated to indicate the exact day of the meetup and chosen book as soon as it's selected, so stay tuned! 📫To learn more, please email us at: education.indivisibletricities@gmail.com. See more details Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour March 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! See more details • •	7 No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally March 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 See more details •
8	9 Posters for Progress! Posters for Progress! March 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 March 9, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	10 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday March 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 March 10, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM See more details • •	11 Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick March 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 •	12 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs March 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 •	13 Tri-City Democrats - Friday, March 13, 6:00 PM Tri-City Democrats - Friday, March 13, 6:00 PM March 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. March 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. For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/313669480/ See more details •	14
15 Indivisible Tri-Cities Working Meeting. Indivisible Tri-Cities Working Meeting. March 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA 📆Our monthly public meetings are all about taking action in our community.📆 Please Note the Venue Change: This meeting will be at the Richland Public Library. 💬We’ll be talking about the upcoming midterm elections, and have a special guest speaker. 🗣️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! See more details •	16	17 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday March 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 March 17, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	18 Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco March 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 •	19 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs March 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 •	20	21
22	23 Yakima County Democrats - March 23 Member Meeting Yakima County Democrats - March 23 Member Meeting March 23, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Yakima Democrats Offick 402 South Third St. Yakima, WA Doors open at 6:00 Light Refreshments available Meeting starts at 6:30 Zoom Link: Zoom See more details •	24 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday March 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 March 24, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	25 Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick March 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 •	26 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs March 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 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting March 26, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Every month on the Fourth Thu, until Jan 28, 2027, 11occurrence(s) Pleasedownload and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendarsystem. Monthly:https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUldO6hrzwuGd3-10krfe1QmS1Jo9tXBOs-/ics?icsToken=DJVFuCKh_Z4OoP_SCgAALAAAAFdu_ZAfRNNEgm3YY-r-IQJW5lTWuy29jBlclOVfmw-klIsBeuZV2F2PvUCBHbh0ht8yhdyefiR9fBmqRDAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=AnaBeSvNSjeuG9ncdABDuA JoinZoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1 MeetingID: 818 3791 7439 Passcode:Dems2026 Agenda: —State of the 16th updates — Authorize chair and vice-chair to access bank accounts at Gesa — Authorize Amanda Nelson as treasurer and bookkeeper, to be paid a stipend of$250/ month for services — Consider endorsement of Derek Sarley as a candidate running for position 2 in the 16th LD — Consider a contribution to the Derek Sarley for State Representative campaign. —Consider an endorse of John Duresky for Congress in the 4th CD i. MOTION: I move that current 16th LD Chair Jeffery Joseph Strickler be added to the 16thLegislative District Democratic Central Committee bank account. ii. MOTION: I move that current 16th LD 1st Vice Chair Amanda Sue Brown be added to the 16th Legislative District Democratic Central Committee bank account. iii. MOTION: I move that current 16th LD Treasurer Amanda Nelson be added to the 16thLegislative District Democratic Central Committee bank account. iV. MOTION: I move that former 16th LD Chair Jeffrey Aaron Robinson be removed from the 16th LD bank account. V. MOTION: I move that former 16th LD 1st Vice Chair Michele Morales be removed from the 16th bank account. See more details 16th LD Meeting 16th LD Meeting March 26, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1 Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUldO6hrzwuGd3-10krfe1QmS1Jo9tXBOs-/ics?icsToken=DJVFuCKh_Z4OoP_SCgAALAAAAFdu_ZAfRNNEgm3YY-r-IQJW5lTWuy29jBlclOVfmw-klIsBeuZV2F2PvUCBHbh0ht8yhdyefiR9fBmqRDAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=AnaBeSvNSjeuG9ncdABDuA Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1 Meeting ID: 818 3791 7439 Passcode: Dems2026 See more details BCDCC General Public Meeting BCDCC General Public Meeting March 26, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA Zoom Link See more details • • • •	27 Community Whistle Packaging & Training Community Whistle Packaging & Training March 27, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA Join our Indivisible Tri-Cities book and knitting club every month at the Richland Public Library for a warm and lively meetup. All readers and crafters are welcome! 📖Book choices include both fiction and nonfiction that are relevant to our goals of creating a just, inclusive, and equitable society for all. You do not have to read this month's book to join our meetup. 🧶Bring a craft to work on while we chat, or learn a new one from one of our members. You do not have to be a crafter to join our gathering. 👀There's no need to RSVP for a Stitch & Story Circle. This posting will be updated to indicate the exact day of the meetup and chosen book as soon as it's selected, so stay tuned! 📫To learn more, please email us at: education.indivisibletricities@gmail.com. See more details •	28 NO KINGS Tri-Cities WA NO KINGS Tri-Cities WA March 28, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Columbia Center 1321 N Columbia Center Blvd Kennewick, WA 99336 We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever. When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us See more details NO KINGS Hermiston NO KINGS Hermiston March 28, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/905695/ East Highland Avenue & South Highway 395 Hermiston, OR 97838 We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever. When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us. See more details NO KINGS Walla Walla NO KINGS Walla Walla March 28, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/905830/ Walla Walla County Superior 315 W Main St Walla Walla, WA 99362 We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever. When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us. See more details NO KINGS ZILLAH NO KINGS ZILLAH March 28, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1st Avenue and Vintage Valley Parkway 1st Ave at Burger King Zillah, WA 98953 WE THE PEOPLE are going to stand for The Constitution on 1st Ave in Zillah. This is Zillah’s busiest intersection, just off Exit 52. Bring flags and signs or come empty handed, we will have extras! Come for ten minutes or two hours, but come. If you drive by, honk, and not a timid beep. Lay on that horn for 5-30 seconds, let people know you are a true patriot! The tide is turning, most folks wave and honk. Don’t be intimidated by the 1% who give a thumbs down and the fewer that shout opposition and give the Middle Finger Fascist Salute. Give them ✌🏼✌🏽and 🫶🏼! We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.** What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever. When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us. See more details • • • •
29	30	31 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday March 31, 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 •

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