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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – December 23, 2025

Posted on December 23, 2025

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We want to thank you for attending our General Meeting last month! Our monthly General Meeting allows community members from across Washington to share their experiences, discuss strategies for building community power in their local area and around the state, and give us an opportunity to involve directly affected people in our strategic decision-making processes.  

Just in case you missed it or if you had any questions, here is a brief summary of the most important points we discussed and ways you can get involved:


Deportation Defense Hotline

Save, share and use the WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline number—1-844-724-3737.

Call or text the Hotline 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday to learn more about the rights that protect all Washingtonians, get support for detained persons, report immigration activity, request accompaniment to vulnerable locations, and to get connected with over 1400 immigration and community resources. Our Hotline organizers speak English and Spanish, and we offer interpretation in nearly 300 languages.

The Hotline will have limited coverage from December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026. Community members can text 1-844-724-3737 and we will respond as quickly as possible for reports of immigration activity and detention support. The Hotline will be closed on December 24, December 25, and January 1.

The Hotline in 2025
In 2025, the Hotline supported 2,287 community members in 18 languages, connecting with 29 of Washington’s 39 counties.

The WAISN Hotline and Rapid Response teams received reports of detentions or immigration enforcement activity from 23 counties in Washington, and we provided detention support for families impacted by nearly 600 individual detentions.

These numbers represent WAISN’s connection to community, building resilience, and mutual aid in the face of dehumanizing enforcement tactics. 

Rapid Response in 2025

Our team provided Know Your Rights trainings for over 1,300 impacted community members, and trained more than 3,700 people in Rapid Response this year.

We’re proud that our Rapid Response network now includes more than 20 teams in key locations for immigration enforcement — and want to thank our 1,100+ volunteers across Washington state, who remain ready to activate and stand in solidarity with families impacted by the deportation machine.

Would you like to join a local Rapid Response team? Sign up for one of our upcoming training sessions:

SIGN UP

Policy and Advocacy

Register for our January Community Advocacy Meeting so you can be prepared to support our legislative priorities this session. If you are joining us for Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day (IRAD), this will be an important session so you can be prepared for your legislative meetings, but we want anyone who would like to support our platform in 2026 to attend even if you can’t make it to IRAD!

Community Advocacy Meeting
When: January 6, 2026 6:00–7:30
Where: Zoom

Community Resources and Membership

This movement belongs to each and every one of us. And after years of listening, learning, and building with the community, we’ve launched a new way for people like you to stay informed, lead and organize along with us: WAISN Individual Membership!

Here’s what you have as a member:

  • Learn: Get priority access to trainings, including Rapid Response, Know Your Rights, Accompaniment, Organizing, and more.
  • Stay Connected: Receive reliable updates and calls to action to keep your community informed and ready to act.
  • Organize Together: Build systems of care, make decisions, and take peaceful action in support of immigrant rights.
  • Gather: Join online and in-person convenings that build relationships, deepen trust, and shape strategies for immigrant justice.

Advocate at the State Capitol: Raise your voice with us in Olympia to help drive policy change for immigration justice.

LEARN MORE

Grantmaking and Fund Development

Applications are now open for our Thriving Communities Giving Program!

The Thriving Communities Giving Program is WAISN’s bold offering for those ready to reimagine the role of donors and resource mobilizers committed to immigrant justice. If you are ready to engage in intentional giving and deeper relationship building to sustain our work, this hope-rooted program is for you!

LEARN MORE

Our general meeting is the third Thursday of every month, please join us on January 15, 2026 for the next one!

Zoom Information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85189717565

In solidarity,

The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network


P.S. If you witness immigration activity, raids and detentions in Washington, please call the WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline at 1-844-724-3737. We have organizers available Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm to take your call. Our organizers speak Spanish and English, and we have interpretation available in nearly 300 languages.


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¡Queremos agradecerle por asistir a nuestra Reunión General el mes pasado! Nuestra Reunión General mensual permite a los miembros de la comunidad de todo Washington compartir sus experiencias, discutir estrategias para fortalecer la comunidad en su área local y en todo el estado, y nos brinda la oportunidad de involucrar a las personas directamente impactadas en nuestros procesos de toma de decisiones estratégicas.

Por si no pudo asistir o tiene alguna pregunta, aquí tiene un breve resumen de los puntos más importantes que discutimos y las formas en las que puede participar:

Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación

Guarde, comparta y utilice el número de la Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación de WAISN – 1-844-724-3737.

Llame o envíe un mensaje a la Línea de Apoyo de 6 am a 6 pm, de lunes a viernes, para obtener más información sobre los derechos que protegen a todos los residentes de Washington, obtener apoyo para las personas detenidas, reportar actividades de inmigración, solicitar acompañamiento a lugares vulnerables y para conectarse con más de 1,400 recursos comunitarios y de inmigración. Nuestros organizadores de la Línea de Apoyo hablan inglés y español y contamos con servicios de interpretación en casi 300 idiomas.

La Línea de Apoyo tendrá cobertura limitada desde el 22 de diciembre de 2025 hasta el 2 de enero de 2026. Los miembros de la comunidad pueden enviar un mensaje de texto al 1-844-724-3737 y responderemos lo antes posible a los reportes de actividad de inmigración y a la asistencia en casos de detención. La Línea de Apoyo permanecerá cerrada el 24 y 25 de diciembre y el 1 de enero.

La Línea de Apoyo en el 2025

En el 2025, la Línea de Apoyo atendió a 2,287 personas de la comunidad en 18 idiomas, conectando con 29 de los 39 condados de Washington.

La Línea de Apoyo de WAISN y los equipos de Respuesta Rápida recibieron reportes de detenciones o de actividades de inmigración en 23 condados de Washington y brindamos apoyo a las familias impactadas por casi 600 detenciones individuales.

Estas cifras reflejan la conexión de WAISN con la comunidad, fomentando la resiliencia y ayudándonos mutuamente frente a las tácticas inhumanas de las fuerzas del orden. ¿Te gustaría unirte a un equipo local de respuesta rápida? Inscríbete en una de nuestras próximas sesiones de entrenamiento:

Respuesta Rápida en el 2025

Nuestro equipo ofreció entrenamientos de Conozca sus derechos a más de 1,300 personas de la comunidad impactada y entrenó a más de 3,700 personas en Respuesta Rápida este año

Estamos orgullosos de que nuestra red de Respuesta Rápida cuente con más de 20 equipos en lugares clave para la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración y queremos agradecer a nuestros más de 1,100 voluntarios en todo el estado de Washington, que permanecen listos para tomar acción y solidarizarse con las familias impactadas por el sistema de deportación.

INSCRIPCIÓN

Política y Abogacía

Inscríbase en nuestra Reunión Comunitaria de Abogacía de enero para prepararse y apoyar nuestras prioridades legislativas en esta sesión. Si va a participar en el Día de Abogacía para Inmigrantes y Refugiados (IRAD, por sus siglas en inglés), esta será una sesión importante para prepararse para sus reuniones legislativas, pero queremos que cualquiera que desee apoyar nuestra plataforma en 2026 asista, ¡aunque no pueda asistir a IRAD!

Reunión Comunitaria de Abogacía
Cuándo: 6 de enero de 2026, de 6:00 a 7:30
Dónde: Zoom

INSCRIPCIÓN AQUÍ

Recursos Comunitarios y Membresía

Este movimiento pertenece a todos y cada uno de nosotros. Tras años escuchando, aprendiendo y construyendo junto a la comunidad, hemos lanzado una nueva forma para que personas como usted se mantengan informadas, lideren y se organicen con nosotros: ¡la membresía individual de WAISN!

Estas son las ventajas de ser miembro:

  • Aprenda: Obtenga acceso prioritario a entrenamientos, incluidos Respuesta Rápida, Conozca sus Derechos, Acompañamiento, Organizar y más.
  • Manténgase conectado: reciba actualizaciones confiables y llamadas a la acción para mantener a su comunidad informada y lista para actuar.
  • Organícese con otros: cree sistemas de atención, tome decisiones y actúe pacíficamente en apoyo de los derechos de los inmigrantes.
  • Participe: únase a reuniones en línea y presenciales que fomentan las relaciones, profundizan la confianza y dan forma a estrategias para la justicia de los inmigrantes.

Abogue en el Capitolio estatal: alce su voz con nosotros en Olympia para ayudar a impulsar un cambio político en favor de la justicia de los inmigrantes.

MÁS INFORMACIÓN

Subvenciones y desarrollo de fondos

¡Ya está abierta la convocatoria de nuestro Programa de Donaciones para Comunidades Prósperas!

El Programa de Donaciones para Comunidades Prósperas es una iniciativa de WAISN dirigida a quienes están dispuestos a reimaginar el papel de los donantes y los movilizadores de recursos, comprometidos con la justicia para los inmigrantes. Si está dispuesto a participar en donaciones intencionales y a establecer relaciones más profundas para sostener nuestro trabajo, ¡este programa basado en la esperanza es para usted!

MÁS INFORMACIÓN

Nuestra reunión general es el tercer jueves de cada mes. ¡Únase a nosotros el 15 de enero de 2026 para la próxima!

Información de Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85189717565

En solidaridad,

La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington

P.D. Si desea reportar actividad de inmigración, redadas y detenciones en Washington, por favor llame o mande un mensaje de texto a la Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación de WAISN al 1-844-724-3737. Tenemos organizadores disponibles de lunes a viernes de 6 am a 6 pm para atender su llamada. Nuestro equipo habla español e inglés, y tenemos interpretación disponible en casi 300 idiomas.

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November 2026

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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.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    November 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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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    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.

    See more details

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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!

    See more details

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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
    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5AD2DA7F8C43-52471610-veterans#/

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

    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

    Benton County Executive Board

    November 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

    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.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

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

    See more details

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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.

    See more details

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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/

    See more details

  • 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

    See more details

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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.

    See more details

  • Benton County Democrats General Meeting

    Benton County Democrats General Meeting

    November 19, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Round Table Pizza, 1435 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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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/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

    November 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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  • 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.

    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

    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
    Locations are at various venues around the county. Please subscribe to the BCDCC mailing list to receive a notification.

    Zoom Link

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