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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – April 28, 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026

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WAISN’s Deportation Defense Hotline and Rapid Response Teams receive reports related to immigration enforcement activity across Washington, including calls for post-detention support, sightings of immigration enforcement, and urgent alerts about detentions.

To help ensure you and your loved ones stay informed, we’re sharing some information on the reports we received from March 15–March 31, the trends our Rapid Response teams are seeing, and how communities can show up to protect each other.

These numbers are not just statistics, they reflect stories of family separation, surveillance, and intimidation tactics that sometimes lead to deadly consequences.


20 reports of immigration enforcement activity came through the WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline and Rapid Response Teams in the second half of March. Here’s what we saw:

Reports and Detentions by County: We were able to confirm the detention of eight people, with the heaviest confirmed activity in Whatcom, Thurston and King counties—and particular hotspots in Everson, Olympia and Burien.

Trends to watch: Most reports of immigration enforcement are still happening in public places in the community, on the way to and from work, or during the workday itself. About half of all confirmed detentions in this period happened during traffic stops, and most during the morning hours.

We’re also seeing a pattern of immigration enforcement agencies appearing to mostly target specific people, with reports including accounts of community members being surveilled or followed before being confronted in a public location. However, this can sometimes lead to collateral warrantless detentions. In at least one report, agents were searching for a specific person, only to confront and detain a community member who simply shared a similar name.

To help support community members impacted by this trend, join a Rapid Response team to help expand our network of visibility and confirm reports of immigration enforcement.

We offer two online training sessions each month—the next one is April 30—so you can get trained from home and plug into a team near you. We are particularly looking to expand or build teams in King County (especially Kent, Auburn, Renton, and Shoreline), and Whatcom, Yakima, Benton/Franklin, Grant and Adams counties.


A note on how we create these updates: These reports are not meant to be real-time alerts of enforcement. We prioritize accuracy over speed, only sharing trend reports once the immigration activity patterns are verified and can be responsibly contextualized.

If you see immigration enforcement first-hand or a loved one has been detained, please text or call the WAISN Hotline at 1-844-724-3737 from Monday through Friday 6am-6pm. 

If your call is not answered, text the Hotline number letting us know what you are calling about in detail, and we will try to follow up.

When reporting immigration enforcement activity, try to provide as many details with documentation as possible, including:

  • Date and time of sighting and activity
  • Street name and description of the area where it happened
  • Pictures and videos of the interaction
  • Descriptions of what agents were doing and wearing, and what vehicles were present

We all have constitutional rights regardless of immigration status. You are not alone. Please know that WAISN is here to support you. Our Rapid Response teams are ready, and our network remains alert—it was built for this moment.

In the face of threats and attacks on our collective safety, community will prevail.

In solidarity,

The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network


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La Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación y los equipos de Respuesta Rápida de WAISN reciben reportes sobre las actividades de control migratorio en todo el estado de Washington, incluidas llamadas para solicitar apoyo tras una detención, avistamientos de actividades de control migratorio y alertas urgentes sobre detenciones.

Para ayudar a garantizar que usted y sus seres queridos se mantengan informados, les compartimos información sobre los reportes que recibimos en febrero de este año, las tendencias que observan nuestros equipos de Respuesta Rápida y qué pueden hacer las comunidades para protegerse mutuamente.

Estas cifras no son solo estadísticas, sino que reflejan historias de separación familiar, vigilancia y tácticas de intimidación que a veces terminan en consecuencias mortale


En marzo, recibimos 21 reportes sobre actividades de control migratorio a través de nuestra Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación y de nuestros equipos de REn la segunda mitad de marzo, recibimos 20 reportes sobre actividades de control migratorio a través de nuestra Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación y de nuestros equipos de Respuesta Rápida de WAISN. Esto es lo que observamos:espuesta Rápida de WAISN. Esto es lo que observamos:

Reportes y detenciones por condado: Según estos reportes, pudimos confirmar la detención de ocho personas, con mayor actividad en los condados de Whatcom, Thurston y King, y los puntos más críticos en las ciudades de Everson, Olympia y Burien.

Tendencias a tener en cuenta: La mayoría de los reportes de actividad de control migratorio siguen ocurriendo en lugares públicos de la comunidad, de camino al trabajo o de vuelta a casa, o durante las horas de trabajo. Aproximadamente la mitad de todas las detenciones confirmadas en este periodo ocurrieron durante paradas de tráfico, y la mayoría durante las horas de la mañana.

También estamos observando una tendencia por parte de las agencias de inmigración a detener a personas específicas, con reportes sobre miembros de la comunidad que han sido vigilados o seguidos antes de ser confrontados en un lugar público. Sin embargo, esto a veces puede llevar a detenciones colaterales sin orden judicial. En al menos un caso, los agentes buscaban a una persona específica, pero acabaron confrontando y deteniendo a un miembro de la comunidad que simplemente tenía un nombre parecido.

Para ayudar a personas de nuestras comunidades afectadas por esta tendencia, se puede unir a un equipo de respuesta rápida y así seguir fortaleciendo nuestra red para dar visibilidad y confirmar reportes de actividades de inmigración en nuestras comunidades.

Ofrecemos dos sesiones de entrenamiento en línea cada mes—la próxima será el 30 de abril— para que pueda participar desde su casa y conectarse con un equipo de su área. Estamos buscando ampliar o crear equipos en el condado de King (especialmente en Kent, Auburn, Renton y Shoreline), así como en los condados de Whatcom, Yakima, Benton/Franklin, Grant y Adams.


Sobre cómo creamos estas actualizaciones: Estos reportes no pretenden ser alertas en tiempo real sobre actividades de control migratorio. Damos prioridad a la precisión por encima de la rapidez y solo compartimos reportes de tendencias una vez que se han verificado los patrones de actividad de control migratorio y se puedan contextualizar de forma responsable.

Si observa actividades de control migratorio o si un ser querido ha sido detenido, por favor, envíe un mensaje de texto o llame a la Línea de Apoyo de WAISN al 1-844-724-3737, de lunes a viernes, de 6 am a 6 pm. 

Si no contestamos, envíe un mensaje de texto a nuestra Línea de Apoyo indicando detalladamente el motivo de su llamada y trataremos de hacerle seguimiento.

Cuando informe sobre la actividad de inmigración, intente ofrecer todos los detalles y documentación que le sea posible, incluyendo:

  • Fecha y hora del incidente y la actividad
  • Nombre de la calle o descripción del área donde sucedió
  • Fotos y videos de la interacción
  • Descripción de lo que hacían y vestían los agentes, y qué vehículos estaban presentes

Todos tenemos derechos constitucionales, independientemente de nuestro estatus migratorio. Usted no está solo. Tenga en cuenta que WAISN está aquí para apoyarle. Nuestros equipos de Respuesta Rápida están listos y nuestra red permanece alerta: fue construida para este momento.

Ante amenazas y ataques a nuestra seguridad colectiva, la comunidad prevalecerá.

En solidaridad,

La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington

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

    No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    August 1, 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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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    August 4, 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

    August 4, 2026  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • BADGER FORUM: ADDICTION

    BADGER FORUM: ADDICTION

    August 5, 2026  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    https://badgers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=392306&emtid=3183729656135

    ADDICTION not only disrupts lives but also has significant social and economic impacts for the larger community. Opening of the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery represents a major advancement in the regional services needed to help address addiction challenges.

    In recognition of the opening of the Center for Recovery, the August 5 Badger Club Forum will feature an important conversation about causes, prevention and treatment of addiction. Two experts will consider what addiction is; the gap between what we know and what we do; what the community is and can be doing; what families need to know; and substance abuse prevention and looking to the future.

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    August 6, 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

    August 7, 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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  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    August 10, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Round Table Pizza, 1435 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    August 11, 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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  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    August 11, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    August 13, 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-City Democrats - Friday, July 10, 6:00 PM

    Tri-City Democrats - Friday, July 10, 6:00 PM

    August 14, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Round Table Pizza, 3201 W Court St, Pasco, WA 99301, USA

    It's August, and by the time we meet (at 6pm on August 14th) we should know the result of the primaries! We are inviting candidates who have made it through the primary to come visit with us. We will also have 'Hate Has no Home Here' and 'Vote Blue' signs available.

    Hey all! Due to the smoke forecast, we're going to our backup venue at the Pasco Round Table Pizza. Still at 6pm on Friday the 14th. The group will order a selection of pizzas and some of our generous members will share some pitchers of beer. You're on your own for salad bar and soda. Sorry about the last minute change!

    Come gather with like-minded folks and share some fellowship, food and beverages. We'll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group.

    https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/315969142/

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  • Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

    Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

    August 15, 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

    August 18, 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

    August 18, 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

    August 20, 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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  • Franklin County General Meeting

    Franklin County General Meeting

    August 20, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Mid Columbia Library, 1320 W Hopkins Street, Pasco

    📍Location: Mid Columbia Library, 1320 W Hopkins Street, Pasco

    ⌚️5:30 p.m. (Potluck /Social) - 6:00 p.m. (Meeting begins)
    Or join us via Zoom Here

    Hello Democrats,

    What a fantastic Primary Election results we had! We feel very optimistic about our endorsed candidates, who all will advance to the general election. Now the second leg of this race is here. 85 days to the November General Election and we can’t let off the gas until we get to the goal of electing them.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    August 25, 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

    Richland City Council Workshop

    August 25, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • 8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting

    8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting

    August 26, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8842672252

    Meeting Details:

    This meeting is for all residents of the 8th Legislative District to attend as their time permits.

    We encourage attendance by our PCOs and anyone who wishes to participate or contribute to the efforts of the 8th LD Democrats, as well as those seeking information on how they can help.

     

    Proposed Agenda:

    Call to Order 

    Delegates Discussion

    Visibility Events and Volunteers

    Candidates and Future Goals

    Good of the Order - Thoughts, Concerns, Achievements, Comments, Questions

    Adjourn

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    August 27, 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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  • 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

    16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

    August 27, 2026  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    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

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  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    August 27, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    Zoom Link

    Our BCDCC Agenda

    Thursday, August 27

    6:30 pm

    Call to Order 

    Adopt Agenda 

    Approval of Prior Month Minutes

    Treasurer's Report

    Chair's Report - Plan of Action Meeting Format

    Motion for General Election Contributions

    Motion for Organization Committee General Expenses

    Working Plan of Action

    Adjourn

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