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Northwest Immigrant Rights Project – April 7, 2025

Posted on April 7, 2025

Early Bird pricing for our gala ends at midnight!

Purchase Discounted Early Bird Tickets Now!

We’re looking forward to gathering with our community of support at our largest fundraiser of the year on Friday, May 16th at the Westin Seattle. However, if you’re unable to attend, you can still make a difference by donating here.

As we’re fighting against attacks on immigrant rights every single day, our efforts are buoyed by your support and encouragement. We hope you can join us as we gather to reaffirm our shared value of justice for all.

With gratitude,

Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Executive Director

P.S. We are hosting a webinar on Monday, April 21 covering recent immigration related updates. The webinar will be in English from noon-12:45pm and in Spanish from 12:45pm – 1:30pm. Please register here if you’d like to attend. This will also be recorded and available on our website shortly thereafter. 

¡Los precios en preventa para nuestra gala finalizan hoy a media noche!

¡Compra tus entradas con precio de preventa ahora!

Estamos emocionados por reunirnos con nuestra comunidad de apoyo en nuestro evento de recaudación de fondos más grande del año, el Viernes, 16 de Mayo en el Westin Seattle. Sin embargo, si no puedes asistir, tú también puedes hacer una diferencia realizando una donación aquí. 

Mientras luchamos todos los días contra los ataques a los derechos de los inmigrantes, nuestros esfuerzos se ven impulsados por tu apoyo y aliento. Esperamos que puedas unirte a nosotros mientras nos reunimos para reafirmar nuestro valor compartido de justicia para todos.

Con gratitud,

Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Directora Ejecutiva

P.D. Estaremos impartiendo un seminario web el lunes 21 de abril sobre actualizaciones recientes relacionadas con temas migratorios.El seminario web se estará realizando en inglés de 12:00 pm a 12:45 pm y en español de 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm. Por favor, registrate aquí si te gustaría asistir. El seminario web también será grabado y estará disponible en nuestra página web posteriormente.

Thank you to our sponsors 

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores

ACLU Washington

AILA Washington Chapter

Alaska Airlines Inc.

Ashley Teague & Merrily Wyman

Asian Counseling and Referral Services

Assured Partners

Barron Quinn Blackwood

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Cairncross & Hempelmann

Connelly Law Offices PLLC

Corr Cronin LLP

Cowan Miller & Lederman

DLA Piper

El Centro de la Raza

ERM Immigration Law PLLC

Fenwick & West LLP

Foster Garvey PC

Frank Freed Subit & Thomas

Gibbs Houston Pauw

Higuera & VanDerhoef PLLC

Hispanic Roundtable of South Sound

K&L Gates LLP

Keller Rohrback LLP

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Law Office of Shara Svendsen

MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren

Microsoft Corporation

OPEIU Local 8

Pacific Islander Health Board of Washington

Perkins Coie LLP

PROTEC17

Reverb

Rosché Immigration Law PLLC

Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC

Ryan & Tricia Schroeder

Schoeter Goldmark & Bender

Sea Mar Community Health Centers

SEIU Local 925

Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation

Sisters of Providence

Teamsters Local 117

USI Consulting Group

UW School of Law

Washington State Association for Justice

Wenatchee Valley Medical Group / Confluence Health

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation

ZafiroLaw

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
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Party Calendar

March 2026

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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
    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

    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

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  • 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

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  • 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

•
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  • Community Whistle Packaging & Training

    Community Whistle Packaging & Training

    March 13, 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

•
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  • Stitch & Story Circle

    Stitch & Story Circle

    March 14, 2026  1:00 PM - 3:00 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

•
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  • 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

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  • 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

•
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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

•
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  • 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

  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

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

    Zoom Link

    See more details

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  • 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

•
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  • 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

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  • 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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