"In 2025, the volume of calls to the emergency hotline at Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) more than doubled, receiving over 12,000 calls in a year, up from nearly 5,000 the year before."
"Donald Trump's second presidential term has been marked by sudden detentions, unexpected raids, and innumerable disruptions to everyday life, creating an atmosphere of fear among immigrant communities."
"At the heart of the issue lies a basic question with often complex answers: What are my rights? Immigrants must navigate decisions that should be routine but now feel perilous."
"Nonprofits working with immigrant communities have encountered this growing fear, managing uncertainty, verifying information, and trying to prevent panic from becoming paralysis in vulnerable communities."
In 2025, calls to the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network's emergency hotline exceeded 12,000, a significant increase from nearly 5,000 the previous year. Events following Donald Trump's inauguration, including sudden detentions and ICE raids, heightened fears among immigrants. Notable cases included the detention of Mahmoud Khalil and Rumeysa Öztürk for their activism. Immigrants faced uncertainty about their rights and safety in everyday situations. Nonprofits worked to manage this fear and provide support to vulnerable communities amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment.
Read at Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
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