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Northwest Immigrant Rights Project – October 30, 2025

Posted on October 30, 2025

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Dear Friends,

As I shared at our Evening of Justice at Wing Luke earlier this month, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project continues to defend and advance immigrant rights during this difficult time because of the continued support of people like you. 

Earlier this year, when we encountered ICE Enforcement Removal Operations officers at the Seattle Immigration Court, our supporters responded immediately—over 300 individuals volunteered to be present at the courthouse in response. Strong community support and presence helped minimize the impact of the government’s cruelty, and they eventually backed down- no longer terrorizing our communities at the Seattle immigration court. 

Hundreds of members of our legal community have attended rapid response training sessions, committing to be available at a moment’s notice in the event of an immigration raid, and hundreds more have taken on pro bono immigration cases—providing direct legal representation to community members, including people held in immigration detention at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma.

And beyond the impact of your direct action, thousands of you have watched our monthly webinars covering important immigration updates in order to stay informed of your legal rights in the midst of the changing immigration landscape. We need your continued help to ensure that we are here for our client communities,  ready to take their calls, listen to their stories, and fight alongside them in court. Thank you for your support in this work. If you haven’t had the chance to donate to NWIRP this year you can still make a contribution at this link.

NWIRP has been able to quickly respond to new threats, increased detentions, and ICE presence at immigration court, thanks to donor support, and most critically, thanks to dedicated pro-bono attorneys and legal volunteers. Please join us at Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum for our Evening of Justice to honor the volunteers who are willing and able to step up to help our client communities at this crucial time. Your presence will help us celebrate our legal community and raise essential funds to continue this important work.

Click here to make a gift to NWIRP

Thank you for being part of our community.

With immense gratitude,

Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)

Executive Director


PS: If you’re interested in taking on a pro bono case or volunteering with us in a different capacity, please see more information here.

Estimado/as Amigo/as,

Como compartí en nuestra Velada por la Justicia en el Museo Wing Luke a comienzos de este mes, el Proyecto del Noroeste para los Derechos del Inmigrante (NWIRP, por sus siglas en inglés) continúa defendiendo y promoviendo los derechos de las personas inmigrantes en estos tiempos difíciles gracias al apoyo constante de personas como tú.

A comienzos de este año, cuando nos encontramos con agentes de Operaciones de Cumplimiento y Deportación de ICE en la Corte de Inmigración de Seattle, nuestras y nuestros simpatizantes respondieron de inmediato: más de 300 personas se ofrecieron como voluntarias para estar presentes en el tribunal. El fuerte respaldo y la presencia de la comunidad contribuyeron a minimizar el impacto de la crueldad del gobierno, y eventualmente se retiraron—dejando de aterrorizar a nuestras comunidades en la corte de inmigración de Seattle.

Cientos de integrantes de nuestra comunidad jurídica han asistido a sesiones de capacitación de respuesta rápida, comprometiéndose a estar disponibles en caso de una redada migratoria, y cientos más han tomado casos pro bono de inmigración —brindando representación legal directa a miembros de la comunidad, incluyendo a personas detenidas en el Centro de Detención del Noroeste en Tacoma.

Y más allá del impacto de estas acciones directas, miles de ustedes han participado en nuestros seminarios web sobre actualizaciones importantes de temas de inmigración, para mantenerse informados sobre sus derechos legales en medio del cambiante panorama migratorio.

Necesitamos tu apoyo continuo para asegurar que sigamos aquí para nuestras comunidades de clientes, listos para responder sus llamadas, escuchar sus historias y luchar junto a ellas en los tribunales. Gracias por acompañarnos en este trabajo. Si aún no has tenido la oportunidad de hacer una donación a NWIRP este año, todavía puedes hacer una contribución en este enlace.

Haz clic aquí para hacer una do

Gracias por ser parte de nuestra comunidad.

Con inmensa gratitud,

Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Directora Ejecutiva


P.D.: Si te interesa tomar un caso pro bono o colaborar con nosotros de otra manera, puedes encontrar más información aquí.

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    April 2, 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

    April 3, 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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  • B5 Learning Center Book Fair

    B5 Learning Center Book Fair

    April 4, 2026  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Columber Center 1321 N Columbia Center Blvd Suite 700, Kennewick, WA 99336

    Join B5 at Barnes & Noble tomorrow, Saturday, April 4, for a bookfair! B5 staff and volunteers will host an information table, as well as a station to make your own bookmark, and several story-times. If you mention B5 at checkout, a portion of your sale will go to B5!

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

    No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    April 4, 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

    April 7, 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

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

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  • John Duresky Town Hall

    John Duresky Town Hall

    April 8, 2026  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    White Bluffs Brewery 2034 Logston Blvd, Richland, WA

    John Duresky Town Hall

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  • VoteBuilder Training

    VoteBuilder Training

    April 8, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    PCO'S with VoteBuilder account. Contact orgchair@becodems.org

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    April 9, 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, March 13, 6:00 PM

    Tri-City Democrats - Friday, March 13, 6:00 PM

    April 10, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    4501 W Lattin Ct, West Richland, WA 99353, USA

    Update! The host location has developed Strep Throat, so in an abundance of caution, we're going to revert to the Pasco Round Table location. Sorry about the late notice! We do still plan to have our presenter from Save Our Wild Salmon.

    As usual at the pizza location, Tri-City Democrats will order several pizzas to share. We'll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group. Some of our generous members are likely to purchase pitchers of beer to share. If you want the salad bar or soft drinks, you are on your own for those items.

    We have scheduled the 'Save our Wild Salmon' group to come talk to us about the Snake River Dams and we will have 'Hate Has no Home Here' signs available.

    For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: 

    https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/3140737007/

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  • 8th District lawmakers to host town hall on April 11

    8th District lawmakers to host town hall on April 11

    April 11, 2026  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Columbia Basin College Gjerde Center 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301

    Residents of Washington’s 8th Legislative District are invited to attend a town hall meeting with their state lawmakers on Saturday, April 11. Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, and Rep. April Connors, R-Kennewick, will provide an overview of the 2026 legislative session and take questions from attendees.

    The meeting will cover key issues, including passage of a new state income tax, capital budget investments, the lawmakers’ opposition to the state’s proposal to site a home for sexually violent predators in Kennewick, and legislation that passed or failed during the 60-day session.

    Constituents are encouraged to attend, ask questions and share their perspectives on issues affecting their families and communities.

    “We’re looking forward to meeting with constituents, answering questions about the 2026 session, hearing directly about the concerns they want addressed, and discussing how decisions made by the Legislature will affect our district now and in the future,” the lawmakers said.

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  • Stitch & Story Circle

    Stitch & Story Circle

    April 11, 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.

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  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    April 13, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    April 14, 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

    April 14, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • John Duresky Town Hall

    John Duresky Town Hall

    April 15, 2026  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Moonshot Brewing 8804 W Victoria Ave # 140, Kennewick, WA

    John Duresky Town Hall

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  • Columbia Basin Badger Club

    Columbia Basin Badger Club

    April 16, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Kennewick Irrigation District headquarters, 2015 S. Ely, Kennewick

    Does the current water crisis in the Colorado River basin predict the future for Eastern Washington rivers?

    REGISTER HERE

    Most experts agree that how our principal river systems are managed will tell the story. Water is essential for continued growth and economic success for the region, which is entering its third consecutive drought year. Reservoir storage in the Cascades is far below average with little sign of recovery.

    The federal Bureau of Reclamation's latest water supply forecast says that irrigators in the Yakima Basin may receive less than half of their full entitlement this year. And it's not just Washington's eighty-billion-dollar agriculture industry that depends on water. The rivers provide water for our cities and industry, generate electricity, move all manner of commodities, and provide for our unique quality of life.

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    April 16, 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 Working Meeting.

    Indivisible Tri-Cities Working Meeting.

    April 19, 2026  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Mid-Columbia Libraries - Kennewick Branch, 1620 S Union St, Kennewick, WA 99338, USA

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    April 21, 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

    April 21, 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

    April 23, 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 Meeting

    16th LD Meeting

    April 23, 2026  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1

    Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
    Monthly: https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUldO6hrzwuGd3-10krfe1QmS1Jo9tXBOs-/ics?icsToken=DJVFuCKh_Z4OoP_SCgAALAAAAFdu_ZAfRNNEgm3YY-r-IQJW5lTWuy29jBlclOVfmw-klIsBeuZV2F2PvUCBHbh0ht8yhdyefiR9fBmqRDAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=AnaBeSvNSjeuG9ncdABDuA
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1

    Meeting ID: 818 3791 7439
    Passcode: Dems2026

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

    Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting

    April 23, 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

  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    April 23, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

    Zoom Link

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  • Community Whistle Packaging & Training

    Community Whistle Packaging & Training

    April 24, 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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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    April 28, 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

    April 28, 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

    April 30, 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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