As immigration fears sweep Eastern WA, even priests worry about being deported

By: Larissa Babiak

Outlets: Tri-City Herald

Published: March 14, 2026

Words: 1,011

Last Updated: 4 days, 20 hours ago

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As widespread immigration fears sweep through Eastern Washington, even faith leaders are being impacted.

Rev. Cesar Izquierdo was days away from having to leave the U.S., and his parish, after his religious visa expired. It was impossible to get his pending green card in time. He could have been deported if he remained in the U.S.

Izquierdo is the priest at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Ephrata, about 100 miles north of Kennewick. …

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