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This week the Washington State Senate passed landmark legislation prohibiting local, state and federal law enforcement officers — including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents — from wearing face-concealing masks while interacting with the public. SB 5855, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) and one of FAN's priorities, strengthens existing state law that requires state and local officers to be reasonably identifiable through a clearly displayed name or other identifying information.Take Action This Week!As we move into a critical stretch of the legislative session, February 4 is the Policy Committee Cutoff date. This means that most policy bills must be voted [...]

Several hundred gathered last night at the Federal Building in Seattle to say "ICE Out!" with Pastor Leah Atkinson Bilinski from Fauntleroy UCC giving a powerful directive on how we can stand in solidarity. Watch her speak in this news report here starting at 27:17 and take action below to meet the moment. Take Action! As we lament the killing of Alex Pretti this weekend and the trauma, repression, and total disregard for human life that ICE and this administration are perpetrating against immigrant communities across the country, we want to thank you for showing up for solidarity actions: calling [...]

From Spokane to Seattle FAN stands in solidarity with Minneapolis today to say ICE out of Minnesota. (L: About 250 in Spokane gathered for a vigil for Minneapolis, R: Faith & Labor Roundtable members pose for a photo to send to faith and labor siblings in MN) Take Action! Next week includes several important hearings advancing climate and environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, religious pluralism, housing stability, youth well-being, and human rights—all core priorities of Faith Action Network. Please be sure to sign in at least one hour before each hearing. SB 5950 Celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Guru Nanak, Guru [...]

2026 Yakima Advocacy Day: Justice for the Health & Wholeness of our Valley Join Between the Ridges, FAN, and Yakima Valley advocacy groups this Saturday, January 24 (9 AM - 3 PM) at Englewood Christian Church (511 N 44th Ave.) to learn how community members are advancing environmental justice, healthcare equity, immigration solidarity, food security, and solutions to homelessness. It will be a powerful day, featuring local musicians, table conversation, and informative presentations on local organizing work and policy advocacy. FAN's Policy & Engagement Director, Kristin Ang, will be presenting FAN's legislative agenda and it will be a great opportunity [...]

Housing Advocate & FAN Eastern WA Regional Organizer Brianna Dilts testifies for HB 1859 in the House Finance Committee. You can also watch the Senate testimony which included city leaders, pastors, and developers starting at 37:20. Look for our bill tracker on our website in the coming days to stay up to date on all our bills! Take Action! Next week includes several important hearings advancing economic justice, climate and environmental justice, carceral reform, civil liberties, and housing justice—all core priorities of Faith Action Network. Please be sure to sign in at least one hour before each hearing. If there [...]

Our 2026 Legislative AgendaEach year, we shape our legislative priorities alongside our coalition partners, statewide network, FAN Policy Committee, and FAN Governing Board. This year, we also introduced a survey to help inform our priorities. We hope to make this a routine part of our interim process. In fall 2025, nearly three-quarters of advocates who responded to the survey said that our social safety net, housing and homelessness, and immigrant and refugee rights are the issues most important to them and their communities. In addition, over half of the respondents said that healthcare and environmental justice were issues that were most [...]

As we mourn the murder of Renee Nicole Good by ICE this week, we remember that 2025 was the deadliest year for community members in ICE custody since 2004 and that at least 9 immigrants have been killed during ICE/CBP apprehensions this year alone. These actions are not isolated, but a systemic affront to our interconnected human dignity. As people of faith and conscience, we will not stand by as this horrific violence continues. Across our diverse faiths, we are taught that every person is worthy, that community matters, and that we are called to stand with one another. We [...]

Last night, Economic Justice advocates Steve Clagett and others joined the 46th District Townhall. Sen. Valdez will be working hard on a bill to ban masks on law enforcement officers. Hear about other important developments from Kristin Ang below about crucial bills on our agenda to sign-in pro on this weekend. You will be able to find our detailed legislative priorities for 2026 on the FAN website, Advocacy drop-down menu on Monday, January 12. 2026 Washington Legislative Session: Faith, Justice, and a Moral Budget The 2026 Washington State Legislative Session begins this January 12 as a 60-day supplemental budget year, [...]

Save the Date for FAN's Annual Dinner on November 16 Faith Action Network’s Annual Dinner 2025 - A Night of Unbreakable Spirit Join us for an evening of inspiring stories, delicious food, and uplifting music as we celebrate the power of multi-faith advocacy! Together, we’ll honor our legislative victories from the past year and look ahead to the work we’ll accomplish in 2026. At the dinner, you’ll also have the opportunity to Raise Your Paddle in support of FAN’s ongoing advocacy. Your generosity sustains this vital movement—and we’d love for you to be part of it. Fore additional information click here. [...]