RISE Coalition of Western Maryland

30/04/2026

She knows her rights!

28/04/2026

Good for you Virginia!

Two bills were signed by Governor Spanberger this week that severely limit local law enforcement’s cooperation with ICE.

This win makes Virginia communities SAFER, allowing for local law enforcement to focus on the needs of the community, not assisting in ICE’s abusive tactics.

Thank you, Alfonso Lopez, Senator Saddam Azlan Salim, and Abigail Spanberger for prioritizing the safety of all Virginians. Thank you to our partner organizations and every single person who spoke out!

28/04/2026

Tuesday April 28 is the next Frederick County Council meeting at 5:30pm at Wi******er Hall. The county council has to vote on approving the proposed 2027 budget by May 31st according to the county charter. The county executive proposed creating a position for a “Human services manager to support the needs and priorities of immigrant and refugee populations.” If you are able to attend and show community support for this specific budget request, PLEASE DO. If you are not able to attend please email the council members expressing the dire need for this role. Email is: [email protected] and/or email your district council member. Thank you!

27/04/2026

Update from Hagerstown Rapid Response

As Tuesday protests grow, organizers are demanding transparency around non-disclosure agreements signed by Washington County Commissioners tied to the ICE facility timeline

23/04/2026

See you in Hagerstown April 25

Rashida Tlaib introduces the Ban Warehouse Detention Act as Hagerstown exposes ICE’s expansion strategy in real time

23/04/2026

Saturday April 25, 7 pm downtown Hagerstown — No ICE detention camps in our community

Rashida Tlaib introduces the Ban Warehouse Detention Act as Hagerstown exposes ICE’s expansion strategy in real time

22/04/2026

April is Arab American Heritage Month! Join us as we celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of Arab Americans in our community.

📅 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Wi******er Hall
12 East Church Street, Frederick

See you there!

22/04/2026

Thank you to Md. Attorney General. Families belong together

I opposed a proposed federal rule that would effectively block mixed-status families from living in public housing or receiving housing assistance.

This would force families to choose between staying together or having a place to live.

Housing policies should support families, not separate them.

Full press release: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Opposes-Federal-Effort-to-Strip-Housing-Support-for-Mixed-Status-Immigrant-Households.aspx

22/04/2026

On April 29, the Supreme Court will hear arguments deciding the futures of TPS for Haiti, Syria, and possibly all 17 TPS countries, as the Trump administration is asking to make TPS decision-making unreviewable by the court system.

This could put more than 1.3 million people at risk of deportation back to unsafe conditions. But we’re fighting back!

Join us and
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Le 29 avril, la Cour suprême examinera les arguments qui détermineront l’avenir du TPS pour Haïti, la Syrie et, éventuellement, l’ensemble des 17 pays bénéficiant du TPS, l’administration Trump demandant que les décisions relatives au TPS ne puissent plus faire l’objet d’un recours devant les tribunaux.

Cela pourrait exposer plus de 1,3 million de personnes au risque d’être expulsées vers des conditions dangereuses. Mais nous ripostons !

Rejoignez-nous et protégeons le TPS ( )

21/04/2026

Please join us Saturday night, bring flowers. Our grief is sacred….we mourn together … our families and loved ones

18/04/2026

17/04/2026

Drop off items Sunday, see below

Our friends at the Western MD Immigrant Rights Collective are in need of non-perishables to feed families they're supporting after their primary breadwinner was abducted by ICE. Their pantry is getting dangerously low and needs help from us to replenish supplies. Here's two ways you can help with this urgent community need:

🚨EMERGENCY DONATION COLLECTION: Drop off donations at Dublin Roasters between 230-330pm on Sunday.

💲 MONETARY HELP: If you're unable to stop by this weekend, consider donating to their GFM to help with grocery purchases: https://gofund.me/7318adfda

This beautiful community of ours has really rallied when it matters! Let's do it again :)