Wednesday, January 14 - ICE Out For Good / Fighting Authoritarianism 1/14 / Show Up Chicago 1/19
Indivisible Action: Tell the Senate We Need ICE Out For Good
On Wednesday, January 7th, Renee Good, an American citizen, was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against members of our communities.
We can't wait around while ICE and DHS continue to harm more people. Congress MUST demand an end to these reckless immigration raids, and withhold their votes from any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget.
Our coalition is specifically demanding that Senators oppose any appropriations bill that includes increased funding for ICE or Border Patrol, and refuse to vote for any funding bill for DHS unless it:
Strengthens restrictions on ICE and Border Patrol’s ability to conduct dragnet arrest operations and target people based on their race, language or accent, place of employment, or location at the time of the apprehension;
Ends Border Patrol deployment to our cities and rejects its ever-expanding mandate in immigration enforcement; and
Limits DHS's reprogramming and transfer authority, including specifically preventing reprogramming and transferring funds for detention.
👉 Call your Senator and tell them they must act now to rein in ICE.
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Partner Action: Fighting Authoritarianism In Our Third Act - TODAY
How can older Americans strategically and effectively meet this current moment? Come learn more about the link between the fossil fuel industry, US imperialism, and authoritarianism. Additionally, gain a deeper historical perspective on anti-war activism and hear concrete Third Act ideas on how to engage fully and effectively right now to make a difference.
👉 Join Fighting Authoritarianism In Our Third Act TONIGHT at 5 p.m.
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ICA Partner Action: Show Up Chicago 1/19 - The Budget Brouhaha
Show Up Chicago is a monthly community gathering/panel show/happy hour at Chicago's most highly evolved saloon. It’s a great opportunity to mix with like-minded neighbors, hear the latest from political insiders, and talk about what’s happening, what should be happening, and how we can make it happen.
Our topic this month will be the recent budget brouhaha: What happened? Why? What does it mean for city finances going forward, and for the balance of power between mayor and City Council?
Our speakers will be Matt Martin, the progressive alderman of the 47th Ward (he voted no), and Geoffrey Cubbage, senior policy analyst at the Better Government Association.
👉 Join the event on Monday, January 19 from 7 – 8:30pm at The Hideout (1354 W Wabansia Ave).
Doors open at 6, program runs 7-8:30. Free and open to all, but please RSVP.
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