Join FAN’s 2026 Annual Dinner in Seattle and Spokane
Registration deadline extended for Seattle until Monday, October 12 at midnight.
Join us in Seattle at Seattle University or online on Sunday, October 18 at 5pm. Register by Monday, October 12.
Join us in Spokane at Gonzaga University on Sunday, November 8 at 5pm. Register by Saturday, October 31.
We are currently experiencing issues with our phone system and are working to get them fixed as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience if we have missed your call or voicemail. If you have not been able to connect with a staff member to finalize or complete your registration, please send an e-mail with your phone number listed to Blake alford@fanwa.org
Call the Governor to end ICE access to DOL data
The University of Washington Center for Human Rights has verified 298 cases in which immigration arrests occurred following federal agents’ searches of Washington license plate numbers through Nlets. This ongoing access goes against the intent of the Governor’s previous order barring ICE from accessing DOL data.
Tell the Governor to immediately end federal immigration agents’ access to Washington DOL driver and license plate data for civil immigration enforcement.
TAKE 2 MINUTES MAKE ONE CALL CALL GOVERNOR FERGUSON
You can use and adapt this simple script:
“I’m calling to ask Governor Ferguson to immediately end federal immigration agents’ access to Washington DOL driver and license plate data for civil immigration enforcement.
Allowing federal immigration agents to continue accessing this information runs counter to the intent of the Governor’s previous order barring ICE from accessing DOL data.
Washington should not continue providing federal immigration agents with another route to access this information.
I join immigrant rights advocates and community members across Washington, including the Thurston Immigrant Solidarity League, in calling for an end to this access.
Governor Ferguson has the authority to end it, and I’m asking him to act now.
I stand with my immigrant neighbors. ”
Read the full letter to the Governor at THISL.org
FAN in the News
This Tuesday in Spokane, Faith Leaders from 3 different counties in Washington gathered one month ahead of the election to encourage Washingtonians to vote early. Faith Action Network helped support the press conference in which faith leaders highlighted the transparency and security of Washington’s vote-by-mail system and called out federal attempts to block or change mail-in voting as attempts to manipulate and distort our free and democratic elections. Venerable Thubten Monlam said, “Encourage your family, friends, and everyone who’s eligible to register and to vote. And no matter what you believe in — the spiritual tradition or simply the goodness of people — let’s make our voices heard and speak up for the importance of ethical leadership, including the carrying out of free and fair elections.”
You can register to vote and update your voter registration online up until October 26. Ballots will be mailed out beginning October 16. Rural voters are especially advised to return their ballot early to avoid postmarking delays. You can return your ballot at one of the many drop boxes in your county. Join FAN in Vote Early Weekend on October 23-24 by turning your ballot in early!
Read more press coverage of the press conference here:
- Group of Spokane-area faith leaders calls for free and fair elections, Spokesman Review
- Faith leaders rally at Spokane federal courthouse to defend voting rights, Faith and Values Spokane News
- Faith Leaders Encourage People to Vote, KXLY 4
Join a Regional Gathering this Fall!
Please join the Faith Action Network, fellow faith communities, and other individuals of conscience for a FAN Regional Gathering this fall! Our Gatherings will be opportunities to build community locally and to build power regionally and statewide. We will connect around values, stories and food, listen for your advocacy priorities, and strategize for the election and the 2027 legislative session by legislative district. FAN staff will offer updates about ballot initiatives and upcoming state legislation.
Seattle & King County: Sunday October 11, 2:00-4:00 pm, Temple Beth Am. Please register here.
Tacoma & Pierce County: Thursday October 22, 6:00-8:00 pm. Bethlehem Baptist Church. Co-hosted by Associated Ministries and Faith Action Network. From Faith to Action: Strengthening Community, Advancing Justice. Please register here.
Vancouver Area: Sunday November 1, 4:00-5:45 pm. Orchards United Methodist Church. Please register here.
Bellingham Area: Postponed
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