Wednesday, August 12 - Oppose CORCA / Support Public Health / LGBTQ+ Community Call 8/20
ICA Action: Tell Senators Durbin and Duckworth to Oppose CORCA
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) would dramatically expand the surveillance and enforcement powers of the Department of Homeland Security, giving DHS greater access to consumer data and increasing ICE's role in a new intelligence apparatus. As communities continue to demand accountability for immigration enforcement, many advocates argue this is the wrong direction.
The House has already passed CORCA, and the Senate could vote on it soon. Both Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are original co-sponsors. Now is the time to urge them to withdraw their support and vote NO on CORCA, including if it is offered as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act.
👉 Call Senator Durbin:(202) 224-2154 or (312) 353-4952. Urge him to withdraw his support for CORCA and vote NO.
👉 Call Senator Duckworth:(202) 224-2854 or (312) 886-3506. Urge her to withdraw her support for CORCA and vote NO.
Call Script: My name is [NAME] and I’m calling from [CITY/STATE]. I’m calling to urge [SENATOR NAME] to withdraw support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act and vote NO if it is considered by the Senate, including as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. We cannot enact any further expansion of DHS and ICE powers without accountability and oversight.
Community Action: Support Dr. Fauci and Public Health
On August 6, Senate Republicans on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to hold 85-year old public health patriot Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress.
The Republicans on the Senate panel referred the contempt resolution to the Justice Department without full-Senate vote, a likely illegal act. On August 7, 2026 Stand Up for Science published our Stand Up for Fauci Petition to Congress to rescind the contempt referral to the Justice Department immediately.
👉 Please sign the petition demanding Congress rescind the resolution now.
Action via Stand Up for Science
Community Action: LGBTQ+ Statewide Network Meeting 8/20
Join Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois for our monthly Statewide Network Meetings. These meetings are a chance for you to learn more about the issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community and opportunities for you to plug into the work being done by CTC, Equality Illinois, and/or other partner organizations. Meetings will be virtual and held the 3rd Thursday of the month.
👉 Join the call on Thursday, August 20 at 6 PM.
Action via Equality Illinois
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