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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – December 20, 2024

Posted on December 20, 2024

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We are getting our message out.  
Just in the last few weeks, the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) has been featured in several powerful media stories showcasing our statewide leadership in pushing back against a growing anti-immigrant agenda. 
This work is critical and we can’t do it without the support of this community so before you get to these stories, can you chip in today to fuel our advocacy for policies that center the humanity and well being of immigrants and refugees?


📺WAISN pushes back against a bill to end WA’s sanctuary state law📺

Vanessa Reyes, WAISN Policy Manager, spoke with KING 5 about WAISN’s work to protect Washington’s status as a sanctuary state and defend our immigrant communities against a new effort to weaken the Keep Washington Working Act. Check out the interview>


📰How immigrants & agriculture in WA might be affected by changes in D.C. & Olympia📰

WAISN Executive Director Brenda Rodríguez López spoke with the Yakima Herald-Republic about how we’re stepping up in this moment of heightened threats against immigrant communities, highlighting WAISN’s expanded Deportation Defense Hotline hours for 2025, rapid response teams, and community defense efforts as key tools to push back against increased immigration enforcement activity. Check out the full article >


📻Advocating for WA immigrants under Trump📻

In an NPR news podcast, Vanessa also sat with KUOW’s Libby Denkmann and the Northwest Immigrants Rights Project’s (NIWRP) Matt Adams to discuss how WAISN and other WA immigrant advocates are preparing to continue the fight against increasing anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric. Check out the interview>


Now more than ever, where and how we show up for our communities matters. That’s why from TV, to radio, to print — from Puget sound to Eastern Washington — we are raising our voices! 

Like Brenda said, we’ve been here before, and we know what’s at stake. Now, as we plan for the future, we know that it’s going to take all of us together to protect our wins, like Keep Working Working, and a future where all immigrants can thrive. With your help, we can continue challenging harmful narratives, advocating for change, and empowering our communities.

Can you chip in to help us keep pushing forward so that our collective voice grows even stronger in 2025?

In solidarity,

Silvia Leija-Rosas

Pronouns: She/Her

Digital Organizer


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Están escuchando nuestro mensaje. 

En estas últimas semanas, la Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington (WAISN, por sus siglas en inglés) ha estado en varios reportajes en los medios de comunicación hablando sobre nuestro liderazgo alrededor del estado mostrando resistencia contra la agenda anti-inmigrante.

Este trabajo es fundamental y no podemos hacerlo sin el apoyo de esta comunidad, así que antes de que empiece a leer estas historias, ¿puede hacer una aportación para fortalecer nuestro trabajo de abogacía que promueve la humanidad y el bienestar de los inmigrantes y refugiados?


📺WAISN se opone a un proyecto de ley que quiere eliminar la ley santuario de Washington📺

Vanessa Reyes, Gerente de Política de WAISN, habló con KING 5 sobre el trabajo que WAISN está haciendo para proteger el estatus de Washington como un estado santuario y defender a nuestras comunidades de inmigrantes contra nuevas amenazas que buscan eliminar la Ley Keep Washington Working. Vea la entrevista aquí (disponible sólo en inglés)>


📰Los cambios en Washington DC y en Olympia podrían afectar a los inmigrantes y a la agricultura en el Estado de Washington📰

La directora ejecutiva de WAISN, Brenda Rodríguez López, habló con el Yakima Herald-Republic sobre cómo nos estamos preparando en estos momentos de mayor amenaza contra nuestras comunidades inmigrantes, resaltando la expansión del horario de la Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación para el 2025, los equipos de Respuesta Rápida y los mecanismos de defensa de la comunidad como herramientas clave para luchar contra el aumento de la actividad de inmigración. Vea el artículo completo aquí (disponible sólo en inglés)>


📻Abogando por los inmigrantes de Washington durante la presidencia de Trump📻

En un podcast de noticias de NPR, Vanessa habló con Libby Denkmann de KUOW y Matt Adams del Proyecto de Derechos para los Inmigrantes del Noroeste (NIWRP) para discutir cómo WAISN y otros defensores de los inmigrantes de Washington se están preparando para continuar la lucha contra el aumento de la retórica y las políticas anti-inmigrantes. Escuche la entrevista aquí (disponible sólo en inglés)>


Ahora más que nunca, es importante movilizarnos. Por eso, desde la televisión, la radio y la prensa, desde el Puget Sound hasta Yakima, ¡alzamos nuestras voces! 

Como dijo Brenda, ya hemos estado aquí antes y sabemos lo que puede pasar. Ahora, mientras planificamos para el futuro, sabemos que necesitamos la unión de todos para proteger nuestras victorias, como Keep Working Working, y un futuro en el que todos los inmigrantes puedan prosperar. Con su ayuda, podemos seguir luchando en contra de narrativas dañinas, abogando por el cambio y empoderando a nuestras comunidades. 

¿Puede ayudarnos a que nuestra voz colectiva sea más fuerte en el 2025?

En solidaridad,

Silvia Leija-Rosas

Pronombre: Ella

Organizadora Digital

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There has been a lot of conversation and questions regarding the City of Richland Charter Amendment Measure No. 1 (aka Richland Districting). Background:Since Richland was incorporated, 67 years ago, its population has more than doubled (from 24,000 to over 60,000) and its land area has significantly expanded (from 8 square miles to 35 square miles). In a nutshell:The current at-large system, which was adopted in 1958, means that everyone in Richland votes for all 7 City Council positions. Many citizens of Richland have felt under represented and argue that the city has outgrown its current at-large system. ✅ Voting YES on Measure No. 1 supports changing the City Council election structure so that five of the seven council members are elected by geographic district. This is intended to improve accountability and achieve more even representation across the city.❌ Voting No on Measure No. 1 supports keeping the City Council election structure the way that it is.Richland voters, the choice is yours. Do you feel fairly represented by the current system? Or would you rather have council members serve both their district and the city? -------------- Need more details? Here are some common questions:❓ Question: How were the districts created?Answer: The districts were created by following Washington State law using 2020 census population data and GIS precinct data layers. The district boundaries are contiguous, and are equal in population. Council members serve both their district and the city as a whole, preserving teamwork while preventing lockstep conformity. - A Better Richland (ABR) used the state law (RCW 29A.76.010) and guidance from the Municipal Research and Services Center to draw the districts.- The state law requires 1) each district be as close as possible in population, 2) that the districts be composed of whole precincts, and 3) the precincts in a district be contiguous.- Each proposed district has almost exactly 12,000 residents per 2020 census data. The population of each Richland precinct (a geographical area defined by the state for electoral purposes) varies from 361 to 2,219 people. The whole, contiguous precincts for each district are listed in the proposed charter amendment.❓ Question: What is going on with the Proposed District 2?This proposed district takes that particular shape due to the population density in that area and the guidelines listed above (continuous districts with approximately 12,000 residents).❓ Question: Is this politically motivated? Is this gerrymandering?Answer: The proposal is a non-partisan effort supported by Richland voters across the political spectrum. Claims that districts are politically motivated or gerrymandered are completely unfounded. Check out the proposed district boundaries at abetterrichland.com and decide for yourself: experience.arcgis.com/experience/40eb8af4aef640b5a5cba2ef523b1bc2/page/Page?org=s-d-gSources:app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=29A.76.010mrsc.org/explore-topics/elections/basics/district-based-elections?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZB...www.abetterrichland.com/charter-amendment-1 www.sos.wa.gov/elections/data-research/reports-data-and-statistics/precinct-shapefiles?fbclid=IwZ... ... See MoreSee Less

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Your presence at Saturday’s No Kings protest was powerful. Now, we need you to help turn that energy into action! The Benton County Democrats' General Meeting is where you can meet fellow advocates, learn more about nonviolent resistance strategies, and help mobilize our voters for change.🗓️ Thursday, October 23rd🕡6:30 - 8:30pm📍Round Table Pizza - Kennewick location(3300 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick) ... See MoreSee Less

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Let’s talk about School Boards. ❗Kennewick, Prosser, and Richland pay attention ❗School boards make important decisions about public schools. They hold significant power over children's rights, setting policies that determine curricula, extracurricular programs, student discipline, and how district funds are spent. Kennewick, Prosser, and Richland have some big decisions to make in this election. We’ve outlined some quick points on each candidate to help with your research but remember to read your Voters’ Pamphlet and to research each candidate (some of them have campaign websites that make their goals loud and clear). And don’t forget to VOTE! Even if you don’t have children your vote could help your neighbors, family members, or the kids who sell lemonade down the street every summer. Remember, the policies and decisions made by school boards can have long-lasting effects on your community and its future generations. ... See MoreSee Less

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    November 4, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
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  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    November 4, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    November 6, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

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  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    November 10, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    November 11, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    November 11, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    November 13, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    November 18, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    November 18, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    November 20, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    November 25, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

    November 25, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    November 27, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    November 27, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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