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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – April 3, 2025

Posted on April 3, 2025

[Español Abajo]

Our Deportation Defense Hotline received a direct report and documentation that ICE arrived at a roofing company in Bellingham yesterday around 7:30 a.m. in plain clothes, military-style vests, and masks. They detained 37 people in two buses and took them to the Ferndale Detention facility, some having already been transferred to the Northwest Processing Center. Our Rapid Response team in Whatcom County and Community to Community confirmed this information.

We will provide more information as we receive it, but for now proceed with caution and remember that you have rights.

If you witness any immigration activity or arrests, or if your family has been impacted by this immigration operation, please call the WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline. If your family has been impacted and your call does not go through to our staff, please send us a text message at 1-844-724-3737.  If you take pictures or record any activity, please email it to us as well at hotline@waisn.org with a location, date, and time.

Know your rights when encountering immigration enforcement!

Make sure you can keep these tips on-hand by checking out our Know Your Rights flyer here—available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Lingala*—and sharing this email with your friends and family to make sure they know what to do if they encounter ICE.

By standing together to protect one another, we’ve created a powerful network of support that no one can break. Thank you for being a critical part of this community, and know that we will continue to fight for justice no matter what may come.

In community,

The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network


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Nuestra Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación recibió un reporte y documentación de que agentes de inmigración llegaron ayer aproximadamente a las 7:30 a.m. a una compañía de construcción de techos, sin uniforme, con chalecos tipo militar y mascarillas. Detuvieron a 37 personas en dos autobuses y las llevaron al centro de detención de Ferndale, algunas ya fueron trasladadas al Centro de Procesamiento del Noroeste. Nuestro equipo de Respuesta Rápida del condado de Whatcom y la organización Comunidad a Comunidad confirmó la información.

Daremos más información a medida que la recibamos, pero por ahora siga con precaución y recuerde que todos tenemos derechos.

Si es testigo de alguna actividad de inmigración o detenciones, o si su familia ha sido impactada por este evento de inmigración, por favor llame a la Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación de WAISN. Si su familia ha sido afectada y su llamada no llega a nuestro personal, envíenos un mensaje de texto: 1-844-724-3737 Si toma fotos o graba alguna actividad de inmigración, envíenosla también por correo electrónico a hotline@waisn.org indicando el lugar, la fecha y la hora.

¡Conozca sus derechos con la migra!

Asegúrese de tener esta información a la mano consultando nuestro folleto Conozca sus Derechos -disponible en inglés, español, francés, portugués y lingala*- y compartiéndolo con sus amigos y familiares para que sepan qué hacer si se encuentran con agentes de inmigración. 

Juntos, nos protegemos unos a otros, hemos creado una red de apoyo fuerte que nadie puede romper. Gracias por ser una parte fundamental de esta comunidad, y sepan que seguiremos luchando por la justicia pase lo que pase.

Con fuerza y solidaridad,

La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington

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April 2026

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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.

    See more details

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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/

    See more details

  • 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.

    See more details

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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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