Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken.
“I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold.
The government won’t say if any agents have been punished.
(Published Jan. 2026)
2/Please note: Know Your Rights (KYR) knowledge is required prior to attending. If you have not yet completed a KYR training, you can register for an upcoming session through WAISN’s events page before participating in this training.
1/ Support immigrants navigating the immigration system. Join our virtual #Accompaniment Volunteer training on May 20. Bilingual speakers in Spanish, Mam, Portuguese & Q’anjob’al encouraged. :pushpin: Register: tinyurl.com/AccompMay2026 #ImmigrantRights #CommunitySupport 🧵
#InternationalTransgenderDayOfVisibility honors the brilliance & resilience of transgender communities. We remain steadfast to our vision of a now where transgender people, especially transgender immigrants, can live a life of dignity, respect, and thrive.
5/ As a bystander we recommend to stay calm, don’t intervene, document ICE interactions, and call the WAISN Hotline (1-844-724-3737). Learn more in our Bystander & Observer Guidelines: tinyurl.com/Bystanderguidelines
4/ Travelers can stay prepared by knowing rights at checkpoints, carrying documents securely, planning family/legal communication, and preparing for delays. More guidance: bit.ly/AirportArrests.
3/ The bsky.app/profile/nilc... & bsky.app/profile/the-... said increased federal presence can create higher scrutiny for some travelers. People at higher risk include those without legal status, w/ prior deportation orders, pending cases, or certain permanent residents.
2/ In an Instagram post, Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho said ICE agents have not been deployed at SeaTac as of March 23. But immigration officials have been reported at:
ATL, ORD, CLE, HOU, MSY, EWR, JFK, LGA, PHL, PHX, PIT, SJU, SFO, RSW.
1/ Immigration officials are now working at several U.S. airports while TSA staff continue working without pay during the partial government shutdown. Here is the latest 🧵
www.npr.org/2026/03/22/g...
According to the19th, ICE detained nearly 500 people who were pregnant, postpartum, and nursing. 121 remain in ICE custody where 16 miscarriages were reported. 363 were deported. Gender justice requires reproductive and #ImmigrantJustice. #GenderEqualityMonth
5/5 But we’re not backing down. We will keep organizing, advocating, and building with communities statewide for healthcare access regardless of status, for protection from surveillance, and for the resources people need to live and thrive. Because dignity and care should never be negotiable.
4/ Apple Health Expansion funding continues, but not at the level communities fought for. Budget cuts and policy changes mean fewer people covered, and lower-quality care for those who are. Meanwhile, demand is only increasing.
3/ But the gap between what passed and what’s needed is still wide. At a time of rising federal enforcement and deepening harm, too many Washingtonians remain without the support they need to feel protected and healthy.
2/ Because of collective action, state legislators passed 12 key victories. From stronger worker protections to increased accountability and funding for critical programs, these wins matter. They will have a real impact in people’s daily lives.
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1/ This legislative session, immigrant and refugee communities across Washington organized, testified, demanded dignity, and won real gains. We also deserved more. 🧵
Read the full press release: waisn.org/article/wais...
#WAISN #WALeg
4/ Since launching in 2018, the Fair Fight Bond Fund has reunited 141 community members with their families. Each reunion shows trust, relentless dedication, and a community that refuses to look away. Learn more: tinyurl.com/FFBFENG #ImmigrantJustice #ImmigrationBonds
3/ Organizers also arrange cash assistance, transportation, and other post-release support so people can return home safely and with dignity. Every detail matters to ensure families are reunited and supported.
2/ WAISN organizers spend hours coordinating logistics, keeping families updated, working with attorneys and partners, and making sure every step is in place for a smooth and stress-free release.
1/ Months or years in immigration detention can tear families apart, but when a bond is granted, #WAISN’s community-sourced #FairFightBondFund creates hope and brings loved ones back home. 🧵
This Jan. PJALS joined WAISN for Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Day at the WA state capitol! 🚌 Over 300 advocates from across the state came together to push for immigrant rights, dignity, and protections. Community power on full display! 💙
Handful of Salt L, Vol. 1 —Spring 2026 👉🏽 pjals.org/spring26
Last week, Washington’s domestic workers won a historic victory 🎉 Casa Latina, WAISN steering committee member, helped pass the bill, bringing wage standards, anti-discrimination protections, and more to domestic workers. Listen to Silvia of Casa Latina speak on the importance of this bill 👇
This is a big win! 🙌👏
Thank you to the @lavrights.org and the Gender Justice League for speaking up for all our communities. WA lawmakers must strengthen SB 6002, limit ALPR data retention, and stop warrantless data sharing.
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🌙✨ This #Ramadan, we honor our Muslim siblings in WA and beyond. Amid rising Islamophobia and attacks on civil liberties, we hold space for celebration, resilience, culture, and leadership. Follow and support Muslim-led orgs in WA to celebrate our communities.
#Healthcare should not be cherry-picked in WA. Immigrants and refugees are under attack and the #AppleHealthExpansion Program is one of the few ways the state government shows up for our communities.
Visit bit.ly/HealthCareForAllWA by 2/23 to tell lawmakers: fully protect Apple Health Expansion
2/ Here in WA, Black immigrants and refugees from Africa, the Caribbean & beyond are vital to our communities as organizers, workers, artists, parents, and leaders. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor a story shaped by shared struggle, solidarity across borders & the collective pursuit of liberation.
1/ #BlackHistory is not confined to the past. It is living, present, and continuously shaped by people across every generation and place in the U.S. Black Americans have long stood alongside Black migrants in the fight for liberation and continue to lead in the work for immigrant justice.
2/ This New Year, we honor the deep histories of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese communities in WA whose labor, resilience, and traditions shaped our region. Wishing our communities prosperity, happiness, and collective strength as we build the future together.
1/ As we welcome the #YearOfTheHorse, we step into a year of energy, passion, and action. May we move forward with courage grounded in unity, cultural pride, and care for one another. 🐎✨
Love is more than a feeling; it’s an action fueling immigrant justice.❤️🔥 Take 5 minutes to tell legislators everyone deserves healthcare, regardless of immigration status.
💌 Send a letter today: bit.ly/4qBTvmp
#LoveIsAction #WAISN
