A Washington-based nonprofit that operates a hotline for reporting immigration enforcement actions has laid off over half of its staff. The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) cited significant fundraising challenges over the past year as the primary reason for the extensive cuts. These layoffs have impacted essential services, including hotline operators and rapid-response coordinators, leading to reduced operating hours for the hotline. A newly formed union claims that many of the terminated employees were union supporters, alleging retaliatory actions by leadership. Despite the reduced capacity, WAISN states that core resources for immigrant communities will continue to be available.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/10/05/washington-nonprofit-that-runs-ice-reporting-hotline-lays-off-more-than-half-its-staff/