Monday, April 7 - Keep the Hands Off Momentum Going! / Stop the Attacks on the Federal Court System / No Cuts to Medicaid Phone Bank
ICA Action: Keep the Hands Off Momentum Going!
This past Saturday, Indivisible Chicago activists joined a massive nationwide protest in downtown Chicago, delivering a powerful message of defiance against the Trump-Musk regime: Hands Off! With an estimated 30,000 participants filling 20 blocks, our collective energy was undeniable. Special thanks to our partner organizations for their support in making this rally a success!
Indivisible Chicago organized dedicated volunteer marshals who ensured participant safety while others carried banners, distributed flyers, and contributed in many vital ways. Our protests and election activities are interconnected, amplifying the message that we will not accept this destructive agenda for our country.
Looking ahead, May Day is set for major demonstrations, led by labor groups. Stay tuned for details in our Daily Actions emails!
👉 What you can do now to keep the movement going: Forward this email to 5 friends and encourage them to sign up for Daily Action emails. Together, we can continue to protect democracy and human rights! Thank you for your commitment!
Partner Action: Stop the Attacks on the Federal Court System - Oppose the No Rogue Rulings Act
Federal judges nationwide have repeatedly ruled against the Trump administration's unlawful actions, prompting Trump and Musk to call for the impeachment of these judges. In a rare statement, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected such impeachment efforts. However, congressional Republicans are strategizing to undermine the independent federal judiciary, aiming to ensure Trump’s unconstitutional directives can proceed unchallenged.
Proposals include congressional hearings, impeachment resolutions, and even blocking funding for courts issuing unfavorable rulings. Speaker Mike Johnson suggested eliminating entire district courts.
As Republicans struggle to gain support for impeachment, the House plans to vote on the No Rogue Rulings Act (H.R. 1526) THIS WEEK. This bill would prevent district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions that have halted many of Trump’s plans.
🚨 Now is the time to take the action in the streets this weekend to the phones to turn up the heat on Congress!
👉 Find your representative and call to demand your representatives oppose this authoritarian attack on our judicial system!
Script: I’m calling to demand that [Rep. Name] oppose H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act, and any other attempt to rewrite the federal court system. Impeaching judges and changing their constitutional authority just because Trump doesn’t like their rulings is grossly authoritarian and must be stopped.
Action via 5calls.org
ICA Action: No Cuts to Medicaid Phone Bank Wednesday
At the end of February, the GOP-controlled House voted for a Budget Resolution that proposes cutting $880 billion, primarily targeting Medicaid, which provides healthcare to over 72 million Americans. In Illinois, this affects nearly half our children, two-thirds of seniors in nursing homes, and 40% of all pregnancies.
The MAGA agenda seeks to slash these essential services, like Medicaid and SNAP, to fund tax giveaways for the ultra-wealthy, despite the failure of "trickle-down" economics.
This budget isn’t finalized yet! We’re calling constituents in Congressman Bost’s District IL-12 to oppose cuts to Medicaid, which supports almost 200,000 seniors, children, and low-wage workers.
👉 Join our Indivisible phone bank to help spread the word every Wednesday in April. We’ll provide facts on Medicaid and train you on phone banking.
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