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‘I thought that there would be democracy’

An asylum-seeker in Spokane County learned a judge denied their case without a full hearing, ordering their removal to a third country. They’re now fighting against the odds for safety and life in the US.

By Daisy Zavala Magaña

/ 23 Apr 2026

‘I thought that there would be democracy’

Failure to Thrive

After brutal legal blow leaves Thrive International with millions in debt, refugee nonprofit makes last-ditch move to save organization and homes.

By Daniel Walters

/ 10 Apr 2026

WA DOL shared data with Border Patrol for Eastern WA civil immigration enforcement in apparent state violation

Spokane father Arnoldo Tiul Caal, later found to have been unlawfully detained, had driver’s license data searched by Border Patrol days before his detainment.

By Erin Sellers

/ 2 Apr 2026

WA DOL shared data with Border Patrol for Eastern WA civil immigration enforcement in apparent state violation

Cómo obtener ayuda financiera de Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition

La ciudad aprobó $100,000 para brindar apoyo a los inmigrantes la semana pasada. Esto es lo que necesitas saber.

By Daisy Zavala Magaña

/ 3 Mar 2026

Cómo obtener ayuda financiera de Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition

How to access aid through Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition

The city approved $100k to support immigrants last week. Here’s what you need to know.

By Daisy Zavala Magaña

/ 3 Mar 2026

How to access aid through Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition

Plainclothes ICE officer asked for a copy of new ICE-free zone law at Spokane City Hall

After Spokane City Council passed two anti-ICE laws, an officer flashed his badge at City Hall to get access to the clerk’s office, prompting new safety precautions

By Daisy Zavala Magaña and Erin Sellers

/ 3 Mar 2026

Plainclothes ICE officer asked for a copy of new ICE-free zone law at Spokane City Hall

City considers funding $100,000 in emergency aid for immigrants

The contract with Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition garners opposition from Latinos en Spokane, council vote expected February 23.

By Daisy Zavala Magaña

/ 20 Feb 2026

City considers funding $100,000 in emergency aid for immigrants

Two new anti-ICE laws proposed in Spokane

As ICE continues to eye expansion into our region, local electeds in Spokane are proposing two ordinances to combat federal immigration enforcement overreach.

By Erin Sellers

/ 19 Feb 2026

Two new anti-ICE laws proposed in Spokane

Spokane rallies around Haitian community

Photo essay: Just ahead of the scheduled end of protected status for Haitian immigrants — which was paused by a federal judge — Christians gathered at First Presbyterian to organize for their safety.

By Aaron Hedge and Sandra Rivera

/ 3 Feb 2026

Spokane rallies around Haitian community

Joswar Torres, one of the Spokane immigrants detained on June 11, has been released on parole

Torres was wrongfully detained in violation of his Fifth Amendment rights, a district court ruled Thursday.

By Erin Sellers

/ 2 Feb 2026

Most WA federal rulings found immigrant detentions flouted due process

County tips off ICE contractor to records request

GEO Transit, which carts immigrants from Spokane to Tacoma for deportation, had its lawyer call the requester to make sure ‘you’re not gonna hurt my peeps.’

By Aaron Hedge

/ 23 Jan 2026

Solidarity is survival

And white silence is violence. A note from our editor and a column from local scholar Judy Rohrer.

By Luke Baumgarten and Judy Rohrer

/ 19 Jan 2026

A love letter from your favorite local politics masochist