What’s Up WofA ~ Week of 04.19.2026
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COMMUNITIES NOT CAGES
Saturday, April 25th
Communities Not Cages
Communities not Cages is a nationwide, coordinated campaign—scheduled for April 25, 2026—to protest the expansion of ICE detention, particularly “warehouse” detention facilities. Led by coalitions like the Detention Watch Network, it aims to stop the construction of new detention centers and demand the shutdown of existing ones. Below are some We of Action and DMV-area events associated with the Communities not Cages national day of action on April 25th as well as ongoing opportunities to stay involved and informed on immigrant rights locally.
I. WOFA Event on April 25 11am – 1pm
VISIBILITY BRIDGE/INTERSECTION
II. Other Arlington Events on April 25
A. Direct Action for Detained Neighbors – La ColectiVA
- Letter Writing to Detainees 1-2:30pm (Panel Discussion 11:30am-1pm)
- Liberation Fund Donation – in the Venmo description, please write “Liberation Fund.” – goes directly to detainees and their families for items like hygiene products and commissary funds. Learn more about this La ColectiVA initiative.
B. Nature Walk for Black and Brown People 2-4pm by Arlington Regional Master Naturalists.
Allies Welcome.
III. Other DMV Detention Center Related Events
A. Hagerstown, MD (near where ICE warehouse is planned): Evening Vigil
B. Stafford, VA (near where ICE warehouse was planned) Bridge Event 11am-2pm
IV. Upcoming Events & Opportunities
B. WofA Direct Actions for Immigrants Sign Up Form
C. Freedom Vigils Chantilly, VA ICE Short Term Detention Center, Sundays 4-5pm
V. References and Resources to Learn More
A. Secondary sources (including WaPo) on recent ICE detentions in the DMV area
B. Document on the long history of inhumane treatment in Farmville, VA’s ICE Detention Center.
C. Analysis of the most recent federal ICE arrest and detention data:
https://www.vera.org/ice-detention-trends
D. Government data released by ICE in response to FOIA request and processed by the
Deportation Data project: https://deportationdata.org/data/processed/ice.html
EVENTS
Now thru May 9th -16th
WofA for Action Auction
Thank you for the generous contributions to our spring online auction, which will be May 9-16th. We are raising money for our good trouble efforts! Sample contributions include a pontoon cruise of Lake Barcroft with your friends and beverages of choice, homebaked goods delivered to your doorstep, a custom pet portrait, gift card to Immigrant Food, gardening assistance, math tutoring, and a limited edition Lego globe. Even a September week on Cape Cod!
If you would like to donate either your time, a service, or an item like tickets, artwork or something unopened you have at home, please fill out this form and someone will reach out to confirm your donation and finalize all the steps. Please consider donating before April 25th
Wednesday, April 22nd – April 25th
How to Recycle Vote YES Yard Signs in Arlington
From ArlDems:
Please go remove signs from the medians where you originally placed signs and starting Friday, from ANY median where you see signs.
The 3 signs they are collecting are:
- Blue & Pink Yes
- Blue & Yellow Statue of Liberty
- White Bad Design
Please do not touch or collect any “no” signs. Bring all signs you collect to 6216 23rd St. N. by Saturday, April 25th for recycling. You can stack them along the stone wall on the right side of the driveway.
Friday, April 24th 12:00pm
Power Lunch
Monday, April 27th 6:45pm – 8:00pm
WofA Membership Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting on April 27. All are welcome! There will be a Pre-School event going on at the same time – please consider parking on the street, if possible.
RSVP HERE
Friday, May 1st
May Day Actions – Mark your calendars – more to come!
Sunday, May 3rd
Rapid Response Choir NoVA Practice
The May 2026 RRC Arlington practices will be held at the Clarendon Presbyterian Church, 1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201, from 1:30-2:30 pm on Sunday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 17th. The parking lot is behind the church on N Irving Street. Questions: email Bob at: [email protected]
Sunday, May 17th
Rapid Response Choir NoVA Practice
The May 2026 RRC Arlington practices will be held at the Clarendon Presbyterian Church, 1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201, from 1:30-2:30 pm on Sunday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 17th. The parking lot is behind the church on N Irving Street. Questions: email Bob at: [email protected]
CALLS TO ACTION
URGENT! Tell Your Lawmakers: Hold the line and reject amendments that will eliminate protections from lawless ICE arrests inside Virginia’s courthouses. Take action HERE
