by Katie Walker | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog
CAIR-WA’s Rights and Protections for Targeted Community Includes: Recommendations from CAIR-WA in light of recent Islamophobic harassment Your rights in public places and private places What to do during an ICE encounter at home, at work, or in public What a...
by Katie Walker | Feb 11, 2026 | Blog
Immigration Courts are fast-tracking hearings for Somali immigrants in removal proceedings. It is confirmed to be happening in Seattle Immigration Court. What this means: Somali nationals, who are already in removal proceedings, are receiving notices advancing their...
by Katie Walker | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog
Updated 2/3/2026 There are two pieces of immigration policy news that will affect Muslim immigrant communities in Washington. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis is now ending on March 17, 2026, and the State Department paused issuing visas to many countries....
by Katie Walker | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
12/18/2025 On December 16 the Trump Administration issued another proclamation which impacts immigrant Muslim community members. The new proclamation expands the June 2025 Travel Ban, further restricting visas and entry to the United States for individuals from...
by Katie Walker | Dec 2, 2025 | Blog
12/3/2025 NEW POLICY MEMO BY USCIS On December 2, 2025 USCIS released a memo which made immediate changes to immigration policies. What has changed All asylum applications are on hold – regardless of country of origin. Any asylum application that is pending with...
