We believe in ending immigration detention.
As such, we call for the shutdown of the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, Washington. Immigration detention has no place in Washington State, or anywhere else. We believe that immigrants belong with their families and communities.
#ShutdownNWDC coalition
Wins: Tacoma City council resolution
Join our coalition and lets coordinate to shut down NWDC!
Hunger Strikes and protests support
For over 12 years LR has been the outside support for hundreds of hunger strikes organized and protests by people detained fighting for their humanity, their basic rights, and to ensure people in the outside know what’s happening at NWDC
Wins: Minimum wage lawsuit
Join us by attending or organizing a solidarity day with us!
Public Policy
All our elected officials and state agencies are responsible for the presence of NWDC still here in WA. Therefore we have worked to pass public policy:
- HB1090 Prohibit private detention centers – although the law we use as a guide was struck down in the 9th circuit, those same judges agreed the States have the right to regulate these private business
- HB1470 Dept of Health inspect unannounced private detention complaints
- SB5270 End Department of Corrections WA and ICE collaboration (ongoing)
Take Action
Why Shut Down? FAQ’s
The System Explained
Media
To see a list of organizations that have endorsed, click here.
To download Shut Down NWDC graphics, click here.