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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – December 3, 2024

Posted on December 3, 2024

[Español Abajo] Recent news of potential crackdowns on immigrant communities and the expansion of inhumane detention policies are a reminder of the cruelty we’re up against — but I want to let you know that we’ve been here before, and we’re going to be ready.
Since WAISN’s inception in 2016, we’ve worked tirelessly to build the Deportation Defense infrastructure necessary to combat these attacks and make sure that community members have support no matter where or how they encounter Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): We’ve built rapid response teams across Washington to alert our communities about ICE activity to minimize encounters with ICE agents.
We’ve made Know Your Rights resources more easily available through trainings, flyers, and social media to inform our loved ones of our human rights when encountering ICE. We’ve grown the Fair Fight Bond Fund into a lifeline for people trapped in immigration detention, allowing them to fight their cases from a place of freedom, not behind bars. 
That’s why today, on #GivingTuesday, I’m asking for your support: Will you join us in making sure our communities are ready by donating to the Fair Fight Bond Fund to release more people from the violence and injustice caused by immigration detention?

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The Fair Fight Bond Fund is the only community-sourced immigration bond fund in the Pacific Northwest, disrupting a predatory system designed to profit from the pain of immigrant families. Every dollar raised helps free someone from detention, opening up a pathway for community members to fight their immigration cases outside of detention, which increases their chances of successfully fighting deportation.
In building our collective resistance for the fights ahead, remember that we have the agency and power to resist these anti-immigrant threats, but it’s up to us to demonstrate radical care and show up for each other when it matters most. So, can you make a contribution to the Fair Fight Bond Fund and make sure no one has to fight deportation while in ICE detention?

DONATE

In community, 
Yahaira Padilla
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
Deportation Defense Organizer

[English Above] Las recientes noticias sobre posibles redadas y la expansión de políticas de detención inhumanas son un recordatorio de la crueldad a la que nos enfrentamos. Pero quiero recordarle que ya hemos estado aquí antes, y que estamos preparados. 
Desde la creación de WAISN en el 2016, hemos trabajado para construir un plan de Defensa contra la Deportación para combatir estos ataques y asegurarnos de que los miembros de nuestras comunidades tengan apoyo sin importar porque fueron detenidas por la migra (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés):  Hemos creado equipos de respuesta rápida en todo Washington para alertar a nuestras comunidades sobre las actividades de La Migra en nuestras comunidades y minimizar así los encuentros con los agentes de inmigración. 
Hemos expandido el acceso a recursos de “Conoce tus derechos”, los mismos están disponibles a través de entrenamientos, folletos y por nuestras redes sociales para informale de sus derechos humanos cuando se encuentre con La Migra.Hemos logrado que el Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa se convierta en un recurso de esperanza para las personas detenidas por motivos de inmigración, permitiéndoles luchar sus casos desde afuera del centro de detención. 
Es por eso que hoy, en #GivingTuesday, pido su apoyo: ¿Puede donar al Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa? Su apoyo garantiza que nuestras comunidades estén preparadas, ayudándonos a liberar a más personas de la violencia y la injusticia que es estar en detención.

DONAR

El Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa es el único fondo de fianzas de inmigración en el noroeste del Pacífico, interrumpiendo este sistema diseñado para lucrarse del dolor de las familias inmigrantes. Cada dólar recaudado ayuda a liberar a alguien de la detención. Así las personas pueden  luchar por sus casos de inmigración fuera de la detención, lo cual aumenta sus posibilidades de ganar sus casos.
Este es el momento de fortalecer nuestra resistencia colectiva, recordemos que tenemos la capacidad y el poder para luchar contra estas amenazas anti-inmigrantes, pero depende de nosotros apoyarnos mutuamente cuando más importa. Así que, ¿podría hacer una contribución al Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa y ayudarnos a que nadie tenga que luchar su deportación mientras es detenido por la migra?

DONAR

En solidaridad,

Yahaira Padilla

Pronombre: Ella

Organizadora de Defensa contra la Deportación

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We can make this happen—if YOU VOTE! Call your friends and remind them to return their ballots to a drop box🗳️ Drop box locations can be found here: ⤵️ www.bentoncountywa.gov/government/elected_officials/auditor/elections/current_election/drop_boxes...💙 And don't forget that Franklin County went BLUE as well!! 💙Fed up with higher gas, grocery, housing and healthcare prices? Then, it's time to vote blue! ...

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Party at the Ballot Box! 🗳️🎉✨Celebrate civic engagement, share a meal, and make your voice heard together!📅 When: Tuesday, October 27 @ 5:30 PM (Exactly one week before Election Day!)🍽️ Dinner: La Bella Vita Kitchen & Bar (1515 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99354)🗳️ After Dinner: Walk or drive together to the Ballot Dropbox at Jefferson Park (100 Symons St)Note: It's best to drop off your ballot in the county where you live, but everyone is welcome to join us for dinner regardless!🤝 Sponsored by the Racial Equity & Social Justice Coalition📧 Questions/Info: RacialEquitySocialJustice@gmail.comBring your filled-out ballot, bring a friend, and let’s turn out the vote together! 💙#PartyAtTheBallotBox #RichlandWA #RESJ #VoteEarlyWA #BentonCounty #CivicEngagement #CommunityAction ...

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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.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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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

    See more details

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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.

    See more details

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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
    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5AD2DA7F8C43-52471610-veterans#/

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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/

    See more details

  • 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.

    See more details

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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/

    See more details

  • 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

    See more details

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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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  • 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/

    See more details

  • 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

    See more details

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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.

    See more details

  • 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

    16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

    November 26, 2026  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

     Every month on the Fourth Thu, until Jan 28, 2027, 11occurrence(s)

    Pleasedownload and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendarsystem.

    Monthly:https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUldO6hrzwuGd3-10krfe1QmS1Jo9tXBOs-/ics?icsToken=DJVFuCKh_Z4OoP_SCgAALAAAAFdu_ZAfRNNEgm3YY-r-IQJW5lTWuy29jBlclOVfmw-klIsBeuZV2F2PvUCBHbh0ht8yhdyefiR9fBmqRDAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=AnaBeSvNSjeuG9ncdABDuA

    JoinZoom Meeting

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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.

    Zoom Link

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