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Northwest Immigrant Rights Project – November 6, 2025

Posted on November 6, 2025

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To say that it has been a challenging year would be an understatement. The federal administration’s stated goal of mass detention and mass deportation of immigrant communities, supported by the influx of billions of dollars for this purpose, is unprecedented. We are enduring changes in immigration law, policies, and practices that we have not seen in over three decades, with inevitable and significant generational impacts. 

Some of these changes include the dramatic increase in fees for immigration applications, the targeting of immigrants for expressing political opinions, the weaponization of federal criminal law against immigrants in civil immigration proceedings, the dangerous militarization of immigration enforcement, and ongoing attempts by the federal government to cease funding for unaccompanied children in deportation proceedings. 

NWIRP has been able to fight back against many of these attacks. We have defended thousands of immigrants against deportation, expanded access to justice, and secured legal status for hundreds of people across Washington. We have grown our community outreach efforts by leading over 200 workshops and presentations, reaching thousands of community members. And we have continued to secure legal victories in federal courts, locally and nationwide, both on behalf of individuals and large classes. This year, we have already filed habeas petitions for 35 persons detained in Tacoma, and nationwide class actions on behalf of persons denied bond hearings, and on behalf of persons being threatened with removal to a third country where they face persecution or torture. 

As we prepare for the new year, we know we must scale up our ongoing efforts quickly and strategically by expanding NWIRP’s direct legal services and pushing forward with more emergency litigation in federal courts, doing all that we can do to ensure immigrants are not left to face this country’s unjust immigration system alone. And we can’t do it without you. 

The work ahead is urgent and may appear overwhelming, but it is necessary and only possible because of your partnership and solidarity. Your support is critical to ensure that there is no doubt in the minds of our client communities—those we serve—that we are here for them and ready to take their calls, gather the evidence, and fight alongside them in court. We must remain vigilant because this administration has proven time and again that they are capable of an unconscionable degree of cruelty.  

We deeply appreciate all the ways you have supported our efforts so far. Given today’s urgent needs and the challenges ahead, we would greatly value a financial contribution from you before the end of the year. Will you join us in solidarity by making a donation in support of NWIRP’s work?

Make a Gift to NWIRP

By making a gift today, you are investing in justice for our communities. With your support, NWIRP will continue to keep families together, protect people from violence, and provide community members with new opportunities. Together, we can create a lasting impact that will benefit our clients, their loved ones, and future generations, long after this administration leaves office.

In Solidarity,

Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)

Executive Director

P.S. Over the summer, Congress approved massive increases to immigration filing fees, making access to safety even more difficult for the communities that we serve. If you would like your donation directed to the payment and processing of filing fees, please indicate this in the dropdown menu on our giving page.

Decir que ha sido un año difícil sería quedarse corto. El objetivo declarado por la administración federal de detener y deportar masivamente a las comunidades inmigrantes, respaldado por la inversión de miles de millones de dólares para este fin, no tiene precedentes. Estamos soportando cambios en la legislación, las políticas y las prácticas de inmigración que no habíamos visto en más de tres décadas, con repercusiones generacionales inevitables y significativas.

Algunos de estos cambios incluyen el drástico aumento de las tarifas de solicitudes de inmigración, la persecución de los inmigrantes por expresar sus opiniones políticas, la utilización de la legislación penal federal contra los inmigrantes quienes enfrentan procedimientos civiles de inmigración, la peligrosa militarización de la aplicación de la ley de inmigración y los continuos intentos del gobierno federal de dejar de financiar la defensa de menores no acompañados quienes se encuentran en procedimientos de deportación.

NWIRP ha sido capaz de contrarrestar muchos de estos ataques. Hemos defendido a miles de inmigrantes contra la deportación, hemos ampliado el acceso a la justicia, y hemos conseguido la regularización de cientos de personas en todo Washington. Hemos aumentado nuestros esfuerzos de alcance comunitario mediante la organización de más de 200 talleres y presentaciones, que han alcanzado a miles de miembros de la comunidad. Y hemos seguido obteniendo victorias legales en los tribunales federales, tanto a nivel local como nacional, tanto en nombre de individuos como en demandas colectivas. Este año, ya hemos presentado peticiones de hábeas corpus para 35 personas detenidas en Tacoma, y demandas colectivas a nivel nacional en nombre de personas a las que se les ha denegado la audiencia de fianza y en nombre de personas amenazadas con ser removidas a un tercer país donde se enfrentan a persecución o tortura.

Mientras nos preparamos para el nuevo año, sabemos que debemos ampliar nuestros esfuerzos actuales de forma rápida y estratégica, ampliando los servicios legales directos de NWIRP y llevando adelante más litigios de emergencia en los tribunales federales, haciendo todo lo posible para garantizar que los inmigrantes no se enfrenten solos al injusto sistema de inmigración de este país. Y no podemos hacerlo sin ustedes.

El trabajo que nos espera es urgente y puede parecer abrumador, pero es necesario y solo es posible gracias a su colaboración y solidaridad. Su apoyo es fundamental para garantizar que no haya ninguna duda en la mente de nuestras comunidades de clientes, a quienes servimos, de que estamos aquí para ellos y listos para atender sus llamadas, reunir las pruebas y luchar junto a ellos en los tribunales. Debemos permanecer alerta porque esta administración ha demostrado una y otra vez que es capaz de un grado de crueldad inconcebible.

Agradecemos profundamente todas las formas en que ha apoyado nuestros esfuerzos hasta ahora. Dadas las necesidades urgentes de hoy y los retos que nos esperan, valoraríamos enormemente su contribución económica antes de que termine el año. ¿Se unirá a nosotros en solidaridad haciendo una donación para apoyar el trabajo de NWIRP?

Haga clic aquí para hacer una donación a NWIRP

Al hacer una donación hoy, está invirtiendo en la justicia para nuestras comunidades. Con su apoyo, NWIRP seguirá manteniendo unidas a las familias, protegiendo a las personas de la violencia y proporcionando nuevas oportunidades a los miembros de la comunidad. Juntos, podemos crear un impacto duradero que beneficiará a nuestros clientes, a sus seres queridos y a las generaciones futuras, mucho después de que esta administración deje el cargo.

En solidaridad,

Malou Chávez (ella)

Directora Ejecutiva

P.D.: Durante el verano, el Congreso aprobó un aumento masivo de las tarifas de solicitudes  de inmigración, lo que dificulta aún más el acceso a la seguridad para las comunidades a las que servimos. Si desea que su donación se destine al pago y a la tramitación de las tarifas de solicitudes de inmigración, indíquelo en el menú desplegable de nuestra página de donaciones.

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Party Calendar

February 2026

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  • Posters for Progress!

    Posters for Progress!

    February 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

    February 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

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    February 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

    February 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

    February 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

    February 6, 2026  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Moonshot Brewery 8804 West Victoria Ave Kennewick

    Join us for socializing and having some fun!

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

    No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    February 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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  • Sunnyside Protest I.C.E. and Rally for Peace

    Sunnyside Protest I.C.E. and Rally for Peace

    February 7, 2026  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    East Lincoln Avenue & Yakima Valley Highway Sunnyside, WA 98944

    This a local Indivisible event hosted by Central Washington Resistance!

    Saturday, February 7th, there will be a protest from 12pm-2pm! We will meet on the sidewalk on the corner of East Lincoln Ave & Yakima Valley Hwy. In Sunnyside!

    Community, bring your 'No ICE' signs, your flags, and your voices! We are tired of I.C.E. bringing violence to our communities and this administration spreading fear here and in other countries! Please share… See you there

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  • Posters for Progress!

    Posters for Progress!

    February 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

    February 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

    February 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

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

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  • Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick

    Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick

    February 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

    February 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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  • Posters for Progress!

    Posters for Progress!

    February 16, 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

    February 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

    February 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

    February 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

    February 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

  • Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting

    Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting

    February 19, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Location: Library, 1320 W Hopkins Street, Pasco Virtual Option (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9144488289?pwd=OENYNWRxR1VtQkVFT1RsMU13RlZLUT09

    We’re excited to invite you to our February General Meeting on Thursday, February 19th!
    As always, we’ll kick things off with our community potluck at 5:30 PM, followed by the meeting at 6:00 PM.
    You can join us in person at the Pasco MCL Branch Library (1320 W. Hopkins) or on Zoom. We’d love to see you in whichever way works best for you.

    See more details

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  • Posters for Progress!

    Posters for Progress!

    February 23, 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

    February 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

    February 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

    February 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

    February 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

    February 26, 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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  • Stitch & Story Circle with Indivisible Tri-Cities

    Stitch & Story Circle with Indivisible Tri-Cities

    February 28, 2026  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Richland Public Library Conference Room B 955 Northgate Richland, WA

    You’re invited to our next Stitch & Story Circle with Indivisible Tri-Cities!

    Join us for a cozy, welcoming morning of book discussion, community conversation, and knitting or crafting if you’d like.

    See more details

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