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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – October 8, 2025

Posted on October 8, 2025

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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to honor and remember not just who we are, but also all that we continue to strive for.

Across the country, we’re witnessing an intensifying wave of federal immigration enforcement. These policies, no longer hiding their roots in xenophobia¹, are meant to racially target, criminalize, and dehumanize Spanish speaking and Latin American communities.

But these are not new threats, they are part of a long legacy of structural violence enforced through detention and incarceration, ICE raids, and militarized borders. This system threatens to push our community’s voices and stories to the margins, and it’s because of that that we’re committed to keeping them alive and visible.

WAISN is proud to have origins and sustained leadership of queer and trans Latinx immigrant experiences who believe in building a world where all of us can be supported, respected, and free. This vision of justice is not just about inclusion, it’s about building fairer systems where every one of us can truly thrive.

Because we know that our lives, our stories, and our families matter. We come from people who have survived colonization, war, dictatorship, and displacement. We carry with us legacies that defy erasure, and every one of the diverse voices that make up the Latinx community—queer, trans, Afro-Latinx, indigenous, immigrant—are what make it vibrant, resilient, and beautiful.

As we honor our cultures, join us in uplifting those who are refusing to let our stories be erased. Across Washington, Latinx-led organizations are offering support, education, healing, and community in the face of systemic violence—and they need our support:

  • Comunidades works to increase the participation and leadership of Latinos in the Columbia River Gorge through leadership development and civic engagement.
  • Entre Hermanos promotes the health and well-being of the Latino Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and questioning community through disease prevention, education, support services, advocacy and community building.
  • Firelands is made up of working people joining together to make our rural WA communities healthy, vibrant places to grow up and raise a family now and for generations to come.
  • Pacific County Immigrant Support provides assistance and advocates for immigrants in Southwest Washington.
  • Mujeres in Action (M.i.A) provides support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and educates our community from a Latine perspective to eliminate family violence.
  • Unidos Nuevos Alianza protects and promotes the rights of immigrants, Latinx, and underrepresented communities. 

Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder that our stories are sacred, our lives are political, and our future is collective.

En comunidad,

Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network

Sources

  1. https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/supreme-courts-decision-racial-profiling-immigration-raids/

[ENGLISH ABOVE]

Este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, queremos honrar y recordar no solo quiénes somos, sino también todo aquello por lo que seguimos luchando.

En todo el país, estamos siendo testigos de una ola cada vez más intensa de violencia por parte de las autoridades federales de inmigración. Estas políticas, que ya no esconden sus raíces en la xenofobia, tienen como objetivo atacar, criminalizar y deshumanizar a las comunidades latinas por motivos raciales.

Pero estas amenazas no son nuevas, forman parte de una larga historia de violencia colonial que se refleja en detenciones y encarcelamientos, redadas de ICE y fronteras militarizadas.  Este sistema amenaza con marginar las voces y las historias de nuestra comunidad, y por eso nos comprometemos a mantenerlas vivas y visibles.

WAISN se enorgullece de tener sus raíces y liderazgo sostenido en las experiencias de los inmigrantes latinxs de minorías sexuales y transgénero que creen en la creación de un mundo en el que todos podamos sentirnos apoyados, respetados y libres. Esta visión de justicia no se limita a la inclusión, sino que se trata de construir sistemas más justos en los que todos podamos prosperar de verdad.

Sabemos que nuestras vidas, nuestras historias y nuestras familias importan. Somos descendientes de personas que han sobrevivido a la colonización, la guerra, la dictadura y el desplazamiento.  Llevamos con nosotros legados que desafían el olvido, y cada una de las voces diversas que conforman la comunidad latinx —de minorías sexuales, trans, afrolatinx, indígena, inmigrante— son las que la hacen vibrante, resiliente y hermosa.

Mientras honramos nuestras culturas, acompáñenos a apoyar a quienes se niegan a permitir que nuestras historias sean borradas. En todo Washington, las organizaciones lideradas por personas latinas están ofreciendo apoyo, educación, sanación y comunidad frente a la violencia sistémica, y necesitan nuestro apoyo:

  • Comunidades trabaja para aumentar la participación y el liderazgo de los latinos en el área de Columbia River Gorge a través de desarrollo del liderazgo y la participación civil. 
  • Entre Hermanos promueve la salud y el bienestar de la comunidad latina gay, lesbiana, bisexual, transgénero y personas cuestionando su identidad a través de la prevención de enfermedades, la educación, los servicios de apoyo, la abogacía y el desarrollo de la comunidad.
  • Firelands está compuesta por trabajadores que se unen para hacer de nuestras comunidades rurales de Washington unos lugares saludables y prósperos para crecer y formar una familia ahora y en las futuras generaciones.
  • Pacific County Immigrant Support ofrece asistencia y aboga por los inmigrantes en el suroeste de Washington.
  • Mujeres in Action (M.i.A) brinda apoyo a las sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica y agresión sexual, y educa a nuestra comunidad desde una perspectiva latina para eliminar la violencia familiar.   
  • Unidos Nuevos Alianza protege y promueve los derechos de los inmigrantes, los latinos y las comunidades menos representadas. 

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es un recordatorio de que nuestras historias son sagradas, nuestras vidas son políticas y nuestro futuro es colectivo.

En solidaridad, 

La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington

Fuentes 

  1. https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/supreme-courts-decision-racial-profiling-immigration-raids/

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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.
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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

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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.

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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
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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.

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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/

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  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

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

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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.

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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/

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  • 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

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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.

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  • 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/

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  • 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

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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.

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