Dear friends,
On November 1, federal cuts will strip food assistance from families already struggling to make ends meet. ICE is stepping up raids across Washington, tearing parents from children. And at the Northwest ICE Processing Center, a for-profit detention facility continues to defy state oversight, locking people up for profit while refusing to let health inspectors in.
This is what the erosion of due process looks like. But it’s not inevitable. Together, we’re fighting back—using every legal and advocacy tool to defend the rights and safety of our communities.
As we take on these urgent challenges, we are also looking ahead. Our board and leadership team are actively recruiting for an interim Executive Director, with the goal of welcoming them by January 1, 2026. This transition is an important step to strengthen our organization and ensure we can continue to meet this moment with courage, stability, and vision.
Thank you for standing with us. Your support makes this work and this future possible. We hope these updates give you a clear view of how we’re fighting for change—and we’d love to hear what resonates with you or what you’d like to learn more about.
In solidarity,
Anna Sullivan
Interim Senior Director of Operations
Antonio Ginatta
Interim Senior Director of Advocacy
Our Latest Advocacy Updates
We are actively litigating multiple cases to challenge injustice and protect communities across Washington. From defending farmworkers’ rights and youth in custody to pushing back against unreliable prison drug testing and wage suppression, our teams are taking bold legal action every day.
Community Highlights
Yakima Community Aid successfully pushed the Yakima Health Board to retract a harmful letter targeting unlicensed food workers. We are helping build local power as organizers continue urging the Board to reject collaboration with immigration enforcement and support culturally competent food safety programs.
Equity Corner
As we reflect on Hispanic Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we are reminded that true celebration requires empathy, truth, and accountability. This feature highlights America’s ongoing paradox of honoring diversity while often excluding those who embody it and calls us to move beyond acknowledgment toward genuine solidarity and justice for all.
2025 Imagine Justice Youth Art Celebration & Contest
There’s still time to support Imagine Justice! Imagine Justice Week brought together powerful art, inspiring stories, and a community committed to justice. We take no government funding so we can stand with immigrants and people who are incarcerated. Help us continue this work and donate today.
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