Thursday, February 5 - Tell State’s Attorney Burke to Do Her Job / DancIng For Democracy 2/7 / Drinks for Democracy 2/9
ICA Partner Action: Tell State’s Attorney Burke to Do Her Job
Nine progressive prosecutors have joined together to form the Fight Against Federal Overreach. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order making Chicago the first city to create infrastructure to investigate and refer federal agents for criminal prosecution.
But Cook County State’s Attorney Burke has repeatedly claimed that she does “not have jurisdiction over federal agencies or facilities.” In contrast, in an op-ed published last week in the Chicago Tribune, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said “we can make our communities safe again by prosecuting federal agents for clear violations of state law.”
👉 Tell State’s Attorney Burke you want her to join the growing number of prosecutors who have announced that they will prosecute federal law enforcement officers who violate state laws!
Submit webform via Cook County State’s Attorney website
Call: 312-603-1880
If you call during business hours, an operator will likely answer the phone. Tell them you want to speak to someone in State’s Attorney Burke’s office because you’re concerned that she is not prosecuting the many federal law enforcement officers who have violated Illinois laws. Expect to be transferred to someone, and expect to reach their voicemail. Use the script below to leave a message.
Suggested Script: Hi, my name is [NAME] and I live in Cook County. I’m reaching out to urge State’s Attorney Burke to prosecute Charles Exum, who shot Marimar Martínez on October 4th of last year, as well as the many other ICE agents who have broken Illinois law. The ICE Accountability Project has collected significant evidence on more than a dozen incidents, and we elected State’s Attorney Burke to prosecute these types of violent crimes. Allowing federal agents to act with impunity endangers the people of Cook County.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Action via Indivisible Lincoln Square
ICA Partner Action: Dancing For Democracy "Friendraiser" Event 2/7
Progressive Chicagoans are invited to an upbeat gathering to celebrate democracy through dance, connect with like-minded people, and spread joy at future events.
Learn simple dances for upcoming marches and rallies, help shape plans for Dancing for Democracy, enjoy light fare, and meet organizers.
👉 Come to Dancing for Democracy's "Friendraiser" event on Saturday, February 7, 2–4 PM at Free MVMT Shop (3868 N. Lincoln Avenue).
For questions, contact Jennifer@Bemoved-dance.com.
ICA Partner Action: Drinks for Democracy Postcards & Community Building 2/9
Join Indivisible Greater West Loop for a fun, social evening of democracy in action! Write postcards, meet new friends, and help save democracy. Food and drinks are available for purchase from Green Street Local.
We’ll be writing postcards for the Informed Voters of America project, to ask voters to fight against the Trump administration's new guidance that threatens ongoing state efforts to keep medical debt off consumers’ credit reports.
We'll bring the postcards and supplies. Please consider bringing your own postcard stamps or pitching in with a small donation to help cover supplies and postage.
👉 Come to Drinks for Democracy: Write Postcards & Build Community on Monday, February 9, 6 – 8pm at Green Street Local (130 S Green St).
While some of these Daily Actions come from our own work as Indivisible Chicago Alliance, others are from our many partners working to advance the progressive agenda. We invite you to join us in supporting their work. Postings from partners do not imply Indivisible Chicago Alliance endorsement of specific policies and positions.
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