Friday, May 8 - Oppose ICE and CBP Budget / Georgia Phone Bank/ Support the ILVRA!
Community Action: Oppose ICE and CBP Budget
Congressional Republicans are advancing a budget reconciliation bill that would increase funding for ICE and Customs and Border Protection without any meaningful reforms or accountability. This partisan approach bypasses typical legislative thresholds and could also trigger cuts to essential programs like healthcare in order to offset new spending.
Advocates warn that expanding funding for these agencies without oversight will further enable harmful enforcement practices, while diverting resources away from critical social services. At a time when many communities are already facing rising costs and reduced access to care, Congress should be focused on protecting essential programs ā not expanding unchecked funding for ICE and CBP.
š Tell your representatives to oppose funding for horrific human rights abuses perpetrated by ICE & CBP.
Call Senator Durbin in DC 202-224-2152, email him, or use a local office number
618-351-1122 - Carbondale, IL
312-353-4952 - Chicago, IL
309-786-5173 - Rock Island, IL
217-492-4062 - Springfield, IL
Call Senator Duckworth in DC 202-224-2854, email her, or use a local office number:
618-722-7070 - Belleville, IL
618-677-7000 - Carbondale, IL
312-886-3506 - Chicago, IL
309-606-7060 - Rock Island, IL
217-528-6124 - Springfield, IL
Script: Hi, my name is [NAME] and Iām a constituent from Chicago. I'm calling to express my concern about the budget reconciliation bill that funds ICE and Border Patrol without any reforms or accountability. I ask that [NAME] does everything they can to block the passage of this bill and work to stop these rogue agencies from endangering the American public.
Action via 5calls
ICA Partner Action: Phone Bank for the Georgia Supreme Court
There is a monumental Supreme Court election happening in Georgia. There are 2 progressive candidates that are running against 2 of the right-wing incumbents who reinstated Georgia's 6-week abortion ban.
In these times, the judiciary has worked to both save democracy and stifle democracy. We know the importance of getting judges in place that reflect progressive values. (Look at what is happening in Virginia currently. A Circuit Judge has put a hold on Redistricting after the people in the state voted for it.)
The Georgia Supreme Court candidates are: Miracle Rankin, a former president of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, and former Democratic state Sen. Jen Jordan. They have been endorsed by Planned Parenthood, and are supported by the Georgia Democratic party.
š Join Indivisible Illinois as we work to help get these progressive candidates, Ms Rankin and Sen Jordan, on the Georgia Supreme Court.
Community Action: Support the ILVRA
Join Indivisible Lakeview Lincoln Park Old Town for our monthly meeting!
We will talk about local actions we can take and hear from:
Tracey Swanson of Lakeview Urbanists, who have been doing an amazing job organizing locally around safer streets, housing, and other urbanist topics.
David Lupedis, on behalf of Abundant Housing, who advocates for abundant housing and sustainable, inclusive cities throughout Illinois. He will talk about housing proposals being debated in Springfield this session that could have a major impact.
š Join the chapter meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at Beermiscuous (2812 N Lincoln Ave.)
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 community partners do not imply Indivisible Chicago Alliance endorsement of specific policies and positions.
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