Thursday, June 12 - ICE Out of IL Protest TODAY / 2 Days Til No Kings / Condemn Trump’s Use of National Guard
🚨 ICA & Partner Action: ICE Out of Illinois Rally TODAY
The federal government has prepared Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactical teams for deployment to Chicago, according to city officials. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief of staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, stated that federal agents have been given 48 hours to be on standby for possible deployment. She expressed concern that there will be tactical teams, mini tanks, and other equipment used in planned raids, similar to those seen in Los Angeles.
This urgent development underscores the need for us to come together and stand against the escalation of immigration enforcement tactics in our city. We must organize and peacefully oppose these actions to protect our communities.
🚨 👉 Join ICIRR, indivisible Chicago, and other partner organizations today at 4 PM at Ida B Wells & Michigan to say we reject ICE’s escalations in Illinois and across the country.
Action via ICIRR
ICA Action: 2 Days Til No Kings Rally!
As we plan for Saturday’s NO KINGS! rally at Daley Plaza, we face the threat of the Trump MAGA regime escalating its attacks, including deploying militarized ICE officers into Chicago to intimidate and control.
Recent actions in Los Angeles show their willingness to violate our freedoms and rights. In response, thousands of Americans are organizing nationwide protests with over 1,600 planned events to demand: NO soldiers in our streets, NO disappearing neighbors, and NO dictatorship.
Chicago is a key city in this movement. We need you to join us and make your voice heard.
👉 Sign up today and stand against this assault on democracy.
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Partner Action: Condemn Trump’s Use of National Guard and Military Against Americansx
On June 6th, hundreds rallied in Los Angeles to protest ICE raids targeting migrant workers. During the protest, federal agents assaulted and arrested demonstrators, including union leaders. In response, Trump signed a memo deploying 2,000 National Guard members and alerting 500 Marines to support efforts against protests, despite LA Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s objections.
This unprecedented use of military force without state approval is a dangerous escalation of authoritarian tactics. The memo authorizes troops to protect federal immigration operations anywhere protests occur or are expected, risking military deployment in Democratic states.
👉 Elected officials must condemn and resist Trump’s assault on community rights and democracy.
Contact Senator Durbin at 312-353-4952 or at other numbers listed here
Contact Senator Duckworth at 312-886-3506 or at other numbers listed here
Call Governor Pritzker at 312-814-2121 or 312-814-2122
Script: Hello, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
[IF CALLING GOVERNOR]: I’m calling to urge Governor Pritzker to deny any request from the Trump administration to assist with immigration raids or deploy the National Guard and military to attack Americans exercising their right to protest. These attacks on our rights and communities must stop, and Rep. Mike Quigley must condemn these authoritarian tactics.
[IF CALLING HOUSE/SENATE]: I’m calling to urge [Rep/Sen Name] to condemn the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard and military to attack Americans exercising their right to protest. These authoritarian policies and attacks on our rights and communities must stop.
Action via 5Calls
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