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Northwest Immigrant Rights Project – January 6, 2026

Posted on January 6, 2026

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As we begin the new year, we want to start by saying thank you!

We are so grateful for you for being a source of hope for us. In 2025, NWIRP received a record setting 16,500 gifts from nearly 7,000 community members to defend and advance immigrant rights. 

Your ongoing support empowers us to stand strong in the face of challenges that threaten the safety and unity of our communities. Because of your support in this past year, NWIRP was able to defend thousands of immigrants against deportation, expand access to justice, and secure legal status for hundreds of people across Washington. We grew our community outreach efforts exponentially, reaching several thousand community members. And we continued to secure legal victories in the courts.

The year ahead is bound to be immensely challenging, but thanks to you, we can confront the devastating risk of family separation, offer critical support to those facing deportation, and push back against unjust policies that impact immigrant communities. Together, we can ensure members of our communities have a chance to thrive.

Thank you for being an integral part of this fight for justice and equity.

With gratitude,

Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Executive Director

P.S. In the spirit of solidarity and shared commitment to justice, we would love to have you join us in Tacoma for our first Solidary Social of the year on Thursday, February 5th at Evergreen State Brewing. These gatherings are an opportunity to come together in community, enjoy great food and drinks, learn about current impact and needs, and help raise essential funds to sustain NWIRP’s work. Get your tickets here!


Al iniciar este nuevo año, queremos comenzar diciendo simplemente: ¡gracias! 

Estamos profundamente agradecidos por ti, por ser una fuente de esperanza para nosotros. En 2025, NWIRP recibió una cifra récord de 16,500 donaciones de casi 7,000 miembros de la comunidad para defender y promover los derechos del inmigrante. 

Tu apoyo continuo nos fortalece para mantenernos firmes frente a los desafíos que amenazan la seguridad y la unidad de nuestras comunidades. Gracias a tu apoyo durante el año pasado, NWIRP pudo defender a miles de personas inmigrantes contra la deportación, ampliar el acceso a la justicia y asegurar un estatus legal para cientos de personas en todo el estado de Washington. Hicimos crecer exponencialmente nuestros esfuerzos de alcance comunitario, llegando a miles de miembros de la comunidad. Además, continuamos obteniendo victorias legales en los tribunales. 

Este año que tenemos por delante, será sin duda inmensamente desafiante; pero gracias a ti podemos enfrentar el devastador riesgo de la separación familiar, ofrecer apoyo fundamental a quienes enfrentan la deportación y resistir políticas injustas que afectan a las comunidades inmigrantes. Juntos, podemos asegurar que los miembros de nuestras comunidades tengan la oportunidad de prosperar. 

Gracias por ser una parte fundamental de esta lucha por la justicia y la equidad

Con gratitud,

Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Executive Director

P.D. En el espíritu de solidaridad y compromiso compartido con la justicia, nos encantaría que nos acompañes en Tacoma para nuestro primer Evento de Solidaridad del año, el jueves 5 de febrero en Evergreen State Brewing. Estos encuentros son una oportunidad para reunirnos como comunidad, disfrutar de buena comida y bebidas, conocer nuestro impacto y necesidades actuales, y ayudar a recaudar fondos esenciales para sostener el trabajo de NWIRP. ¡Adquiere aquí tus entradas!

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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!

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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

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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.

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  • 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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