Category: KIAC News

Last week we were called about a woman we’ll call Bertha (not her real name) who was in the Northwest Detention Center and who needed representation. Thinking this was a “simple” bond situation, and having time to investigate a new case, we visited her that evening. What we found was [...]

Our country has long been known as a nation of immigrants, reflecting not only our diversity, but a shared belief in liberty, justice, opportunity, and in providing refuge to those fleeing persecution. The current administration is doing everything it can to radically change our immigration laws and policies. It began [...]

Martitha May, long-time Executive Director and Family Services Director at Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center, has decided to move from KIAC. Martitha May was a co-founder of KIAC and brought expertise, a deep commitment, and a great heart to serving the immigrant community in Kitsap County. She leaves a lasting legacy [...]